Siemens Transformers

FITformer REG 2.0

The adaptable Distribution Transformer

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Regulated Distribution Transformer FITformer REG
Product Application

How to keep the power quality by integrating small power generation plants
in the LV grid?

Initial Situation: In the grid the complexity of energy flow increases due to rising implementation of small power
generation plants.
Future Requirements: Buildup an efficient and up to date grid infrastructure. Integrate end consumers with their power
generation, their load in the system and their storage capabilities.
Operative Problems: LV grid extension caused by the obligation to connect small solar and bio mass power generation.
Fluctuating energy flow – returned feeding into MV/HV-grid. Voltage fluctuation in the grid.

The challenge In this case, the

is posed by distribution
the maximum transformer
voltage FITformer®
difference at a REG increases
node between or decreases
the operating the voltage at
states heavy the incoming
load and light node and
load with therefore
maximum reduces the
distributed voltage
power feed in difference Δu

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Regulated Distribution Transformer FITformer REG
Product Overview

The regulated Distribution Transformer FITformer REG

 Range of ratings up to 630 kVA;

 Highest voltage for equipment: 36 kV
 Low-voltage load regulation range in three steps
 Operational characteristics and dimensions
correspond to those of common distribution
transformers
 Additional setting range on the high-voltage side
for optimum operation

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Regulated Distribution Transformer FITformer REG
Product Overview

The principle of regulation in the low-voltage system

A control unit clocks the switching of the vacuum contactors:

I. a bypass is activated by closing the bypass contactor
II. faultless switch-over of the vacuum contactors with no unwanted peaks
III. bypass is turned off and the transformer is in the target position

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Current development stage of FITformer REG – version 2.0

• Separate control and main transformer cubicle for easier
accessibility and maintenance

• Control unit includes only electromechanical elements

(Improvement of security and maintenance)

• New cast resin bushing assembly (improved sealing and

reduced assembly process)

• Air break contactor for the bypass

• Optimized layout of components

• New Control unit with higher isolation level, as well as

integrated IEC 60870-5-104/101, IEC 61850 and Modbus
RTU communication

• Physical Auto/Manual/Remote selector switch, position

indication lamps and raise/lower voltage buttons on the
control cubicle front panel

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Components of FITformer REG 2.0

1. Cast resin bushing assembly

2. Vacuum contactor
3. Resistors
4. Bypass contactor
5. Overload relay
6. Fuses
7. Coupling relay
8. Interface terminal blocks
9. Switch for test and normal operation

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Control cubicle – inner view
Not visible when cubicle
door opened
(due to covering plate)
1 Fuses (voltage metering
2 SIMEAS P55 power meter
3 SICAM CMIC controller
4 Power supply
5 Fault indication relay
6 RS 232/RS 485 converter
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visible when cubicle door
opened(Abdeckungsplatte)
7 Indicator lamps for active
tapping
8 Status indication lamp
9 Switches for higher /lower
regulation
10 Auto/manual/ remote
operation selector switch
11 Customer and regulation unit
interface terminal blocks
12 Webserver and customer
communication ports
 Regulated Distribution Transformer FITformer REG
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Control possibilities

I. Standard: voltage controlled in two

stages based on measurements in the
substation (Parameter for slow and fast
consumption/generation bidirectional
on low voltage level energy flow switching-over as well as delay times)
II. Remote: Voltage regulation and –
monitoring with serial or TCP/IP based
generation MV level communication
III. Manual: manual voltage regulation via
respective buttons on the control cubicle
IV. Optional: additional ammeter (more
smart meter
accurate assessment of the network
state in terms of the power fed in and the
energy storage load)
e-car infrastructure
V. Optional: controlling based on
regulated
distribution transformer
decentralized measurements in the low-
voltage system (SICAM – product
portfolio including a master control unit)
What will happen in case of supply interruption?
VI. Alternative: external signals
 Automatic start-up (wired program control to nominal position)
 all parameters are stored on a micro-memory card (MMC)
(no data loss, no backup battery with maintenance work is needed)

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Regulated Distribution Transformer FITformer REG
Experiences

[V] [kW] STUFE []

240.0 600.0 4

480.0

360.0
235.0 3
240.0

120.0

230.0 0.0 2

-120.0

-240.0
225.0 1
-360.0

-480.0

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[V] [kW] STUFE []

240.0 600.0 4 630 kVA
480.0

360.0
21kV
235.0
240.0
3 ± 4 % off load tapping range
120.0
420 V
230.0 0.0 2
± 4.3 % voltage regulation under load
-120.0 short circuit losses 5400W
-240.0 no load losses 600W
225.0 1
-360.0 Dyn5
-480.0

00:00:00 06:00:00 12:00:00 18:00:00 00:00:00

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Regulated Distribution Transformer FITformer REG
Your sustainable success model for integrating renewable energies

• Ensures voltage quality and guarantees feed-in of decentralized

generated energy in the grid

• Cost saving alternative to grid extension

• Additional setting range on the medium voltage side for optimum

operation

• No additional losses

• Compact design

• Low number of switching cycles due to broad load-regulated tapping

range (thus eliminates the need for security measures to avoid
regulation loops) Interlocks ensure the avoidance of wrong
switching

• No moving components in the active part of the transformer

• Many years of experience with reliable contactor and control

technology from Siemens
Thank you for your attention! • Current measurement
Questions?
• Remote parameterization possible

• Extendable by serial communication protocols

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