Installation Manual: Microprocessor Controlled Constant Current Regulator Type MCR 2.5 kVA To 30kVA

Installation manual
Microprocessor controlled constant current regulator

Type MCR³ 2.5 kVA to 30kVA
AM.07.360e Edition: 1
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N.V. ADB S.A. guarantees that the performance of the equipment described in this manual, when
sold by ADB or its licensed representatives, meets the requirements of FAA specification AC 150/
5345-10E and IEC 61822.
Any defect in design, material or workmanship, which may occur during proper and normal use
over a period of one (1) year from date of shipment, will be repaired or replaced by ADB free of
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installation, damage due to runway maintenance equipment, snow ploughs or aircraft arresting
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this manual.
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1. Safety
1.1. Warning signs .....................................................................................................................................7
1.2. Intended use .......................................................................................................................................8
1.3. Modifications .......................................................................................................................................8
1.4. Safety devices.....................................................................................................................................8
1.5. Safety precautions ..............................................................................................................................8
1.6. Users...................................................................................................................................................9
2. Specifications
2.1. MCR³ 2.5 to 12.5 kVa........................................................................................................................ 11
2.2. MCR³ 15 to 30 kVa............................................................................................................................ 14
2.3. Ambient conditions............................................................................................................................ 17
2.4. Power factor and efficiency ............................................................................................................... 17
2.5. Working principle .............................................................................................................................. 17
2.6. User interface.................................................................................................................................... 19
3. Pre-installation
3.1. Main pre-installation procedure......................................................................................................... 21
3.2. Substation specifications .................................................................................................................. 21
3.3. Cabling specifications ....................................................................................................................... 25
3.4. Power supply cabling specifications ................................................................................................. 27
3.5. Remote control cabling specifications............................................................................................... 29
3.6. Series circuit cabling specifications .................................................................................................. 30
3.7. Verifying pre-installation.................................................................................................................... 30
4. Installation
4.1. Main installation procedure ............................................................................................................... 31
4.2. Verifying pre-installation.................................................................................................................... 31
4.3. Tools required ................................................................................................................................... 31
4.4. Equipment supplied .......................................................................................................................... 32
4.5. Transporting the crate ....................................................................................................................... 32
4.6. Unpacking and positioning................................................................................................................ 33
4.7. Physical installation........................................................................................................................... 34
4.8. Electrical connections ....................................................................................................................... 35
4.9. Remote control connections ............................................................................................................. 49
4.10. Close panels ..................................................................................................................................... 53
5. Commissioning
5.1. Main commissioning procedure ........................................................................................................ 55
5.2. First start-up...................................................................................................................................... 55
5.3. Tap selection ..................................................................................................................................... 63
5.4. LFD calibration (option)..................................................................................................................... 70
5.5. EFD calibration (option) .................................................................................................................... 72
5.6. Select the correct brightness step..................................................................................................... 73
5.7. Remote control configuration: multiwire (option)............................................................................... 74
5.8. Remote control configuration: J-Bus (option).................................................................................... 75
6. Troubleshooting
6.1. General ............................................................................................................................................. 77
6.2. Preliminary checks............................................................................................................................ 77
6.3. Showing / hiding alarms.................................................................................................................... 77
6.4. Error messages................................................................................................................................. 78
6.5. Observed deviations ......................................................................................................................... 81
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7. PCB drawings and settings
7.1. Working with PCBs ........................................................................................................................... 85
7.2. UI - PCB1507 – 1593.14.000............................................................................................................ 86
7.3. Multiwire - PCB1486 – 1593.13.510 & 1593.13.520 (option)............................................................ 88
7.4. J-Bus - PCB1502 – 1590.03.490 (option) ......................................................................................... 94
7.5. LMC - PCB1513 – 1593.14.111 ........................................................................................................ 95
8. Appendix
8.1. Checks and measurements ............................................................................................................101
8.2. Local user interface.........................................................................................................................102
8.3. Configuration tool software .............................................................................................................109
8.4. Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................. 116
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About this manual
The Microprosessor Controlled Constant Current Regulator (MCR3), hereafter referred to as ‘the
regulator’, is manufactured by ADB. The regulator can be ordered in several different types.
These types are divided into two main groups based on the size of the regulator cabinet. These
two cabinets are hereafter referred to as follows:
Cabinet size Icon used Description

Small cabinet Regulators from 2.5 to 12.5 kVA.
Big cabinet Regulators from 15 to 30 kVA.
This manual provides information about how to install and take the regulator into use.
Subject(s) Chapter(s)
Safety, Description 1, 2
Pre-installation 3
Installation 4
Commissioning 5
Troubleshooting 6
PCB drawings and settings 7
- Familiarize yourself with the content;

- Follow all instructions;
- Never change the order of the operations to be carried out.
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Safety
1 Safety
WARNING
Do not use the regulator unless you have read and understood all the
applicable safety regulations and standards.
1.1 Warning signs

Safety signs are attached to the equipment to give safety information. All safety signs are
repeated and usually further explained in this manual.
Classes of safety Safety signs are of the three internationally accepted types as given below.
signs
Warning sign that identifies a hazard.

In this example: Electric shock.
Mandatory action sign that communicates an action to be taken to avoid a hazard.

In this example: Wear protective gloves.
Prohibition symbol that defines a prohibited action.

In this example: Do not touch.
Signs on the
equipment
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BEFORE OPERATING HAUTE TENSION HIGH VOLTAGE
LISEZ LE MANUEL COUPER LE REGULATEUR
AVANT UTILISATION SWITCH REGULATOR OFF
A CUTOUT SCO - 83
CONSTANT CURRENT REGULATOR
REGULATEUR A COURANT CONSTANT
SINGLE PHASE
READ MANUAL
TYPE : BIPHASE 2P + T
INPUT :
V A 50/60Hz
BEFORE OPERATING
ENTREE :
OUTPUT :
kVA A
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R 2P
SINGLE
CONSTANT BIPHASE
REGULATO 50/60Hz
SORTIE :
A COURANT
CURRENT
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CONSTANT MAX.
REGULATE MAN.
: 8BRILL.
TYPE V
:
kVA
:
INPUT : :
ENTREE
REMOTE CONTROL : MAN. 8STEPS

:
OUTPUT CONTROL
SORTIE :
REMOTE
TELECOM:
: BELGIUM
OPTIONS : IN
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NUMERO
TELECOM : 8BRILL. MAX.

ID-Nº
B LISEZ LE MANUEL
OPTIONS :
ID-Nº
SERIES NR :
NUMERO DE SERIE :
AVANT UTILISATION MADE IN BELGIUM
A Low-voltage compartment
B High-voltage compartment

Safety
1.2 Intended use

The regulator is a microprocessor-controlled constant current regulator. The regulator supplies
airport lighting series loops at different intensity levels. The regulator is in accordance with these
standards:
Table: 1 Applicable standards
Standard Description
ICAO Aerodrome Design Manual, Part 5 paragraphs
3.2.1.4/5/6
FAA AC 150/5345-10F and L829
IEC IEC 61822
Any other or additional use will be considered not to be in conformity with the purpose. Use this
regulator in a technical perfect condition in conformity with the purpose, described above.
Operation limits Do not operate the regulator outside the limits of the specifications.
For limits about ambient conditions, see section 2.3 Ambient conditions.
EMC conformity The regulator is designed to operate in an industrial electro-magnetic environment. The regulator
complies with IEC 61822, in accordance with IEC 61000-6-4 and IEC 6-6-2 (generic standard for
industrial environment). The regulator is, with adapted test levels, in accordance with IEC/
TS61000-6-5, G (substation environment, location G).
1.3 Modifications
WARNING
Do not try to make changes to the equipment without a prior express
agreement from ADB. Unauthorized modifications or changes to the
equipment could lead to serious personal injury, or death.
1.4 Safety devices

SCO microswitch The cut-out SCO has a microswitch, which is connected to the removable cover. If the cover is
(option) not in position, the microswitch stops the regulator and interrupts the output power supply to the
series circuit.
Signs on the The signs on the equipment are part of the safety provisions. They must not be covered over or
equipment removed. The signs must be present and legible during the entire life of the equipment.
- Check regularly;
- Replace or repair signs that have become illegible or damaged.
1.5 Safety precautions

Regulatory safety precautions are applicable in some countries, on some sites. If no such legal
prescriptions exist, refer to the FAA standard for Advisory Circular AC 150/5340-26
"Maintenance of Air Visual Aid Facilities".
WARNING
Personnel must obey the safety regulations at all times.

Safety
Installation and Always follow the safe work procedures, which are defined by the standard IEC 618.9.
maintenance
Disconnection All regulator installations must have devices that disconnect the input and output current from
devices and to the regulator.
Live circuits Observe all safety regulations at all times. Do not make any adjustments on the regulator, lamps,
or the series circuit when the series circuit is energized.
See FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5340-26 concerning safety precautions. See also IEC-61820.
WARNING
You must always wear protective gloves and shoes when you work with the
regulator or live circuits.
Electrostatic When you work with components that are susceptible to electrostatic damage:
Discharge (ESD) - Do not touch electronic components unless this is unavoidable, for example during part
replacement;
- Eliminate electronic charges from your own body immediately before you touch an
electronic component. To do this, touch, for example, a conductive earthed object;
- Store and transport electronic components in conductive packages. Avoid highly insulating
surfaces, like plastic sheets or synthetic fibre clothing.
1.6 Users
Personnel - All personnel must only carry out the work they have been trained to perform. This applies
qualifications to both maintenance work and equipment preparation.
- The operators must be familiar with all situations that may occur so that they can act rapidly
and effectively in the event of an emergency.
- All personnel must be trained in resuscitation and first aid techniques.

Safety

Specifications
2 Specifications
2.1 MCR³ 2.5 to 12.5 kVa

2.1.1 Overview of MCR³ 2.5 to 12.5 kVa
A B C
Main items A Thyristor heatsink

B Fused input switch
C User interface
D Lifting lugs (option)
E Cut-out SCO (option)
F Circuit selector cabinet (option)
G Wheels (option)
H Ground stud M6

Specifications
J L N M I H R
P
O
A
B
E Q
Main items A Input terminals and fuses F2, F3 and F4 J Thyristor block module logic
B Earth fault detection module (option) K Power supply logic
C Output measurement transformers TI 2 L Current control logic
and TI 3 M Local master controller logic
D Tap S6-S1 N Lamp fault detection logic (option)
E Lightning arrestors LA1 and LA2 O Main contactor K1
F Output terminals P Input measurement transformer TI1
G Series choke L1 Q Output transformer
H Multiwire control logic (option) R Thyristor
I J-Bus logic (option)
2.1.2 Specifications for MCR³ 2.5 to 12.5 kVa

Specifications
Table: 1 Specifications for MCR³ 2.5 to 12.5 kVa
Item Description
Rated powers [kVa] 2.5 / 4 / 5 / 7.5 / 10 / 12.5
a
Rated input voltage [V] FAA: 220 / 230 / 240 / 380 / 400 (± 15 %)
IEC: 230/ 400 (± 15 %)
Rated frequencies [Hz] 50 / 60 (± 7.5 %)
Output current [A] 6.6
Current regulation limits Current regulation is guaranteed under the following conditions
(±1.5 %):
- A minimum of 30 % of lamp transformers with an open
circuit in their secondary side. This is for a range from
half-load to full-load.
- For nominal input voltage:
- IEC: ± 10 %
- FAA: + 10 % / -5 %
Operation from -5 % to -15 % (FAA) or from -10 % to -15 %

(IEC) of nominal input voltage with full load can cause output
current to be too low at the maximum brightness step.
Operation at +15 % of the nominal input voltage is restricted to

a maximum period of 1 hour. This helps to prevent that
components become overheated or overstressed.
Remote control and monitoring Multiwire, single or dual wire industrial field bus (J-Bus), or the
two combined
Dimensions 400 x 600 x 930
(width x depth x height) [mm]
Dimensions with options [mm]
Wheels Height + 100
Lifting lugs Height + 50
Circuit selector Height + 500
Bolts M12 Height + 15
Weight [kg]
Maximum 380
4 kVA regulator 103
5 kVA regulator 120
15 kVA regulator 220
crate 15
CS cabinet (option) 50
a) Some readjustments are possible in the ranges 220 - 240 V and 380 - 415 (420 V). For
readjustments, contact ADB.

Specifications
2.2 MCR³ 15 to 30 kVa

2.2.1 Overview of MCR³ 15 to 30 kVa
A B C
H
F
Main items A Thyristor heatsink

B Fused input switch
C User interface
D Lifting lugs (option)
E Cut-out SCO (option)
F Circuit selector cabinet (option)
G Wheels (option)
H Ground stud M6

Specifications
J L N M I H R
P
O
B A
C Q
E F
Main items A Input terminals and fuses F2, F3 and F4

B Earth fault detection module (option)
C Output measurement transformers TI 2
and TI 3
D Lightning arrestors LA1 and LA2
E Output terminals
F Tap S6-S1
G Series choke L1
H Multiwire control logic (option)
I J-Bus logic (option)
J Thyristor block module logic
K Power supply logic
L Current control logic
M Local master controller logic
N Lamp fault detection logic (option)
O Main contactor K1
P Input measurement transformer TI1
Q Output transformer
R Thyristor

Specifications
2.2.2 Specifications for MCR³ 15 to 30 kVa

Table: 2 Specifications for MCR³ 15 to 30 kVa
Item Description
Rated powers [kVA] 15 / 20 / 25 / 30
ab
Rated input voltage [V] FAA: 220/ 230 /240/ 380 / 400 / 415 V (± 15%)
IEC: 200/ 400 V (±15 %)
Rated frequencies [Hz] 50 / 60 (± 7.5 %)
Output current [A] 6.6
Current regulation limits Current regulation is guaranteed under the following conditions
(±1.5 %):
- A minimum of 30 % of lamp transformers with an open
circuit in their secondary side. This is for a range from
half-load to full-load.
- For nominal input voltage:
- IEC: ± 10 %
- FAA: + 10 % / -5 %
Operation from -5 % to -15 % (FAA) or from -10 % to -15 %

(IEC) of nominal input voltage with full load can cause output
current to be too low at the maximum brightness step.
Operation at +15 % of the nominal input voltage is restricted to

a maximum period of 1 hour. This helps to prevent that
components become overheated or overstressed.
Remote control and monitoring Multiwire, single or dual wire industrial field bus (J-Bus), or the
two combined
Dimensions 600 x 600 x 1260
(width x depth x height) [mm]
Dimensions with options [mm]
With wheels Height + 100
With lifting lugs Height + 50
With Circuit selector Height + 500
With bolts M12 Height + 15
Weight [kg]
Maximum 380
4 kVA regulator 103
5 kVA regulator 120
crate 15
CS cabinet (option) 50
a) 25 and 30 kVA, only for 380/ 400/ 415 V.
b) Some readjustments are possible in the ranges 220 - 240 V and 380 - 415 (420 V). For
readjustments, contact ADB.

Specifications
2.3 Ambient conditions

All regulators are air-cooled without fans. Thus, all regulators must have a good airflow,
especially if they operate near the maximum temperature.
Table: 3 Ambient conditions
Item Description
Temperature From -20 up to +55 °C
Altitude From 0 (sea level) up to 1000 meter
Relative humidity From 10 % up to 95 % RH without condensation
2.4 Power factor and efficiency

The regulator power factor and efficiency are in accordance with the standards:
Table: 4 Standards for regulator power factor and efficiency
Standard Specification
FAA AC 150/5345-10F and L829
IEC IEC 61822
2.5 Working principle

Series circuit
system
A B D E F
A Input power supply

B Input disconnection device
C Remote control system
D Regulator
E Output disconnection device
F Series circuit
The regulator is a microprocessor-controlled constant current regulator. The regulator supplies

power to airport visual aid series circuits at different intensity levels.

Specifications
Regulator
B P
DS3 O
DS4
DS2
SW2
DS6
DS5
SW1 DS1
N
C01 C04
D F
A G E J6 J3 J1
D1
S3 C02 C03
J1 C07 C06
C07
SW1
DS1
SW1
C011 SW4
C06
S3
DS7
SW2
C012
DS8
M
DS2
C01
SW2 D2
SW2
S3 D3
D4
C013
C04
D5
C05
DS2
C014
DS11 DS9
SW6
SW5
DS1
DS3
DS10
SW7
DS4
DS4
DS3
C03
SW3
C08
DS2
C01
DS5
C02
DS3
C03
SW1
DS6
DS4
C09
DS1
C01
J5 J2
C04
SW2 C010 C05
D4
L
Q
D3
D2
SW1
J2
D5
I K
12
11
10
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
P1 P2
W5
W6
J1
P3
I
12
11
10
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
P1 P2
W5
C
W6
X3
J1
X8
P3
X2
I
12
11
10
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
P1 P2
X4
W5
W6
J1
X5
X1
P3
X6
X7
H
P4
P3
J
P6
P5
P2
P1
L
R
A UI logic N Output measurement transformer TI 2

B Earth fault detection logic (option) and TI 3
C Main contactor K1 O Earth fault detection resistors (option)
D Thyristor block module logic P Output terminals
E Current control logic Q Series choke L1
F Lamp fault detection logic (option) R Fused input switch F1
G Local master controller logic S Input terminals
H J-Bus interface (option) T Thyristors THP1
I Multiwire logic (option)
J Power supply logic
K Input measurement transformer TI 1
L Fuses F2 and F3
M Output power transformer T1

Specifications
The current regulator holds the output current constant by varying the output voltage to the series
circuit. The voltage can be adapted by changing the conduction angle of the thyristors in both the
positive and the negative difference of the input signal.
- The TBM module fires the thyristors at the request of the CCL module.
- The TBM module receives a signal from the remote control system.
- The TMB module gives an output to a certain current level.
- The CCL compares the requested step & actual output current level.
- The CCL computes and sends the TBM a request to generate the required output voltage.
This process will be maintained until no output is anymore demanded or if any of the safety
features are triggered. The regulator stops immediately when triggered by a safety feature. The
safety can only be reset at the TBM module.
Remote control The regulator can be controlled remotely with

Multiwire, J-Bus, or a combination of these.
The system automatically detects which
communication method is available.
Multiwire (option) Each multiwire PCB consists of input and output terminals. These terminals handle the incoming
and outgoing signals between the regulator and the remote control system. The number of
multiwire PCBs on the regulator determines the maximum number of available signals.
J-Bus (option) J-Bus can be either a single or a dual databus:

- With a single databus, the regulator has only one communication channel.
- With a dual databus, the regulator has two separate communications channels: Bus A and
Bus B. They should take different routes to avoid a communication failure if one cable is
interrupted.
Options The regulator has these optional components:

- Circuit selector (CS):
With a circuit selector you can connect several (up to eight) series circuits to a single
regulator and control them individually.
- Cut-out SCO:
An output disconnecting device between the regulator and the series circuit. The cut-out
SCO isolates the series circuit from the regulator during maintenance or testing operations.
The cover can be locked with a key to prevent unauthorized access.
- Earth Fault Detection (EFD):

Measures the insulation resistance between the series circuit and the ground or the cable
screen. You can set two alarm levels for the measured values.
- Lamp Fault Detection (LFD):

The operation of the LFD is based on the change in the waveform when a series
transformer saturates as a consequence of the lamp having blown at the secondary side.
The accuracy is +- 1 lamp. The LFD module can be used together with a circuit selector,
provided the multiple calibration was installed. It is then possible to calibrate the LFD
module for two or more different circuit settings.
- Hour counters:
Measure the number of hours the regulator is ON, or the number of hours the regulator is
ON and produces output current that is higher than a set value.
2.6 User interface

You can operate the regulator directly with the local user interface panel of the regulator.
The local user interface of the regulator always shows the selected control mode on the title row.
See table 5 below.

Specifications
Table: 5 Control modes
Mode Description
Local Control the regulator through the local user interface. All the
parameters are accessible for reading and modifying. See section
8.2 Local user interface.
Remote Control the regulator through a remote control system. All the
parameters can be read but nothing can be modified.
Dongle Control the regulator through a dongle and a software tool. The
display is locked and nothing can be visualized or modified. See
section 8.3 Configuration tool software.

Pre-installation
3 Pre-installation
3.1 Main pre-installation procedure

1. Prepare the substation for the regulators. See section 3.2 Substation specifications.
2. Plan how to connect each regulator to an applicable series circuit. See section
3.2 Substation specifications.
3. Plan a power supply for each regulator, which is applicable to the series circuit power
consumption. See section 3.4 Power supply cabling specifications.
4. Plan the required cabling and cabling layout. See section 3.3 Cabling specifications.
5. Install the power supply cables. See section 3.4 Power supply cabling specifications.
6. Install the power remote control cables. See section 3.5 Remote control cabling
specifications.
7. Install the series circuit cables. See section 3.6 Series circuit cabling specifications.
8. Make sure that the pre-installation was done correctly. See section 3.7 Verifying pre-
installation.
3.2 Substation specifications

For details on substation specifications, see ICAO Aerodome Design Manual, Part 5 Electrical
Systems, DOC 9157-AN/901.
3.2.1 Substation
Table: 1 Substation specifications
Item Description
Shelter - Clean and dry;
- Lockable;
- Fireproof;
- Separate construction with reinforced concrete floors and
walls;
- Adequate drainage;
- Sufficient room and lighting for personnel to do maintenance
work.
Location - Reasonable distance from the control tower to allow applicable
cable lengths;
- Leaves limitation surfaces free;
- Accessible in all weather conditions;
- Minimum interference with aircraft traffic.
Ventilation Good ventilation to prevent the equipment to become overheated.
Electrical connections - Sufficient number of conduits and cable entrance accesses;
- Sufficient power supply;
- Access to the required power supply, remote control and series
circuit cabling;
- Ground network;
- External fuse and an electrical distribution cabinet;
- Disconnection devices for the input and output current.

Pre-installation
3.2.2 Substation layout
± 500 mm > 50 mm
Table: 2 Regulator clearance specifications
Clearance around a regulator Distance [mm]

Between the rear of the machine and the wall Approx. 500
Between two machines (side by side) Minimum of 50
3.2.3 Planning
CAUTION
Make sure that the supply voltage of the regulator is in accordance with the
local supply voltage.
1. Make a plan that identifies the regulator that is connected to each series circuit.
2. Make sure that each regulator has a power supply, which is applicable to the series circuit
power consumption.
3. Plan the necessary cabling and cabling layout.

Pre-installation
3.2.4 Regulator dimensions

The dimensions of the big cabinet (A) and the small cabinet (B) are as follows:
A B
930 mm
1260 mm
500 mm
500 mm
600 mm 600 mm 600 mm 400 mm
3.2.5 External fuse

The electrical distribution cabinet must have an external fuse. To select an external fuse for your
regulator type, see table 3 below. See also section 3.4.1 Power supply cable specifications.
Table: 3 External fuse specifications
Type Size
gL/gG One size higher than the internal fuses of the regulator.
3.2.6 Circuit breakers

If circuit breakers are used, these must be of the type D, or an equivalent type. This means that
the magnetic trip current must be from 10 up to 14 times higher than the nominal current. The
breaking capacity must be adequate for the installation. If you mount several circuit breakers
close to each other, implement thermal derating to maintain the selectivity.
3.2.7 Disconnection devices

The system must have a separate disconnection device for the input and output power, as
specified in the standards:
- FAA: AC 150/5345-10F and L829;
- IEC: IEC 61822.

Pre-installation
3.2.8 Heat dissipation

The regulator meets the FAA AC150/5345-10F standard for regulator efficiency. According to the
standard, efficiency should be better than 90% for regulators less than 30kVA and at least 92%
for a 30kVA regulator.
Heat dissipation also depends on the input voltage range and on the ambient conditions.
Table: 4 Indicative values for heat dissipation
Regulator [kVA] Heat dissipation [W]

2.5 250
4 400
5 500
7 750
10 900
12.5 1050
15 1200
20 1400
25 1750
30 1800
Example
A regulator with a full load has the heat dissipation (connection cable losses not included) shown
in table 5:
Table: 5 Example heat dissipation values with a full load
Regulator [kVA] Ambient conditions Heat dissipation [W]

30 From +20 up to +25 °C (typical) 1200
30 +55 °C (maximum) 1700
Ambient conditions All regulators are air-cooled without fans. Thus, all regulators must have a good airflow,
especially if they operate near the maximum temperature.
Table: 6 Ambient conditions
Item Description
Temperature From -20 up to +55 °C
Altitude From 0 (sea level) up to 1000 meter
Relative humidity From 10 % up to 95 % RH without condensation

Pre-installation
Ventilation
1. Make sure that the ventilation grids (A) on
the sides and bottom of the regulator are
not blocked. Without sufficient air-flow, the
regulator components become too hot. B A
2. Handle the heatsink for the thyristors (B)
with care. The heatsink becomes hot during
operation.
3.3 Cabling specifications

3.3.1 Plan cabling layout
1. Define the types of cables you need for the regulators. See sections 3.4 Power supply
cabling specifications, 3.5 Remote control cabling specifications, and 3.6 Series circuit
cabling specifications.
2. Plan the layout for the cables. See section 3.3.2 Cabling layout.
3. Install the cables as specified in section 3.3.3 Installing methods.
4. Leave enough slack for the cables. See section 3.3.4 Cable slack.
3.3.2 Cabling layout
CAUTION
Keep power and remote control cables separated.
When you install the necessary cables, keep in mind that the small and big cabinets must have
different cable layouts. Install the cables so that they can be routed trough the bottom plate of the
cabinet as follows:
Small cabinet
1. Plan the placing of the different cables as
follows:
Back
- A: power input supply cables
- B: power output supply cables from C D
output terminals
- C: power output supply cables from a
circuit selector (option)
- D: remote control cables
- E: power output supply cables from a
cut-out SCO (option)
A E B
Front

Pre-installation
Big cabinet
1. Plan the placing of the different cables as
follows:
- A: power input supply cables
Back
- B: power output supply cables from A+C D
output terminals
- C: power output supply cables from a
circuit selector (option)
- D: remote control cables
- E: power output supply cables from a
cut-out SCO (option)
E B
Front
3.3.3 Installing methods

Install the required cabling at the substation for each planned regulator. Bring in the cabling as
follows:
A
B
A Cables come through the ceiling.

B Cables come through a false room under the substation.
CAUTION
Keep power and remote control cables separated.
For cable specifications see sections 3.4 Power supply cabling specifications, 3.5.1 Multiwire
(option) and 3.6 Series circuit cabling specifications.

Pre-installation
3.3.4 Cable slack

Leave enough slack for the cables. This makes it easier to connect the regulator later.
Table: 7 Cable slack for the different cable types
Cabinet type Cable slack [mm]

Big cabinet without circuit selector:
Chassis protective earth: 1000
High voltage: 1500
Power supply: 2500
Remote control: 2000
Big cabinet with circuit selector:
High voltage: 1500
Power supply: 3000
Small cabinet without circuit selector:
High voltage: 1500
Power supply: 2000
Small cabinet with circuit selector:
High voltage: 1500
Power supply: 2500
3.4 Power supply cabling specifications

Plan applicable 1. Check which wire sections are applicable to your regulator type. See tables 9 and 10.
cables 2. Check which type of external fuse is applicable to your regulator type. See tables 9 and 10.
3. Check the applicable wire section for the earth wire of the power supply. See tables 9 and
10.
3.4.1 Power supply cable specifications

Table: 8 Output voltages for regulators
Rated powers [kVA] 2.5 4 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 20 25 30

Max. RMS output 378 606 757 1136 1515 1894 2272 3030 3788 4545
voltage [V]

Pre-installation
Table: 9 Input supply voltages for regulators 220 / 230 / 240 V
Output Fuse in Input current Section Section External

power fused input supply earth fuse [A]
[kVA] switch [A] wire [mm2] wire [mm2]
208 V 220 V 230 V 240 V
2.5 20 15 14 13 13 4 4 25
4 25 24 22 21 21 6 6 35
5 35 30 28 27 26 10 10 50
7.5 50 45 42 40 39 16 16 63
10 63 59 56 54 51 25 16 80
12.5 80 70 66 64 61 35 16 100
15 100 84 80 76 73 35 16 100
20 125 112 106 102 97 50 25 125
Output Fuse in Input current (max.) Section Section External fuse

power fused input supply wire earth wire [A]
[kVA] switch [A] [mm2] [mm2]
380 V 400 V 416 V
2.5 20 8 8 7 4 4 25
4 20 13 12 12 4 4 25
5 20 16 15 15 4 4 25
7.5 25 24 23 22 6 6 35
10 35 32 31 30 10 10 50
12.5 50 38 37 35 16 16 63
15 50 46 44 42 16 16 63
20 80 62 58 56 25 16 80
25 80 77 73 70 35 16 100
30 100 90 86 83 50 25 125

Pre-installation
3.5 Remote control cabling specifications

3.5.1 Multiwire (option)
Cable The cables must be:

specifications - Screened with the screen connected to the ground at both ends;
- Twisted-pairs cable if the regulator has an intermediate terminal to interconnect return
wires.
For signal wires:

- Use one wire for the signal and the other wire of that pair as a return. This minimizes the
voltage drop between wires.
- Do not combine the remote control and back-indication signals in one cable. Do this only if
these signals do not require more than low-level isolation. Only low-level isolation is
required if the remote control and back-indication signals use one common energy source.
Wire sections The voltage drop must be equal to or less than the maximum permitted voltage drop. To
determine the necessary wire sections, check the values for these items:
- Tolerances of the power supply;
- The maximum permitted voltage drop on the line. This is the minimum available power
supply voltage minus the minimum required voltage for the load;
- The typical resistance for wires at an ambient temperature of 55°C:
- Wires with a diameter 0.5 mm (about 0.2 mm²): 0.1 Ohm/m;
- Wires with a diameter of 0.8 mm (about 0.5 mm²): 0.04 Ohm/m.
- The required load current in each line;
- The number of signals that may exist at the same time.
Example:
- If you use a copper wire and only one signal is transmitted at a time, you can use the
maximum length of the cable.
- If two signals are sent at the same time, the diameter of the common wire must be double.
- Alternatively, the maximum cable length is only 2/3 of the indicated value.
Table: 11 Wire sections and cable lengths for multiwire cables
Diameter Power supply Maximum cable Maximum cable length

tolerance [%] length 48 V DC [km] 24 V DC [km]
0.5 mm -5 3 0.65
(0.2 mm²)
-10 1.7 -
0.8 mm -5 7.5 1.5
(0.5 mm²)
-10 4 -

Pre-installation
3.5.2 J-Bus (option)
Cable The cables must be:

specifications - Screened with the screen connected to the ground at both ends;
- Twisted-pairs cable for the Tx+/Tx- and Rx+/Rx- connections.
The number of wires depends on the following:

- The factor (number of pairs) depends on the remote control system design: transmission
over three or five wires.
- A combination of Modbus A and Modbus B in one cable or in two separate cables.
- In addition, the interconnection of the 0V-signal needs at least one wire.
CAUTION
Do not mix Bus A and Bus B signals in one pair.
Wire sections
Table: 12 Wire sections for J-Bus cables
Cable type Factor Cross-section [mm2]
JE-LiYCY (with armouring type R, B, Q or Z) 2 pairs twisted 0.5
TWAVB 4 x 0.8mm 0.8
3.6 Series circuit cabling specifications
Table: 13 Series circuit cable specifications
Type Description
Conductor Stranded, copper single-conductor with a 8.3 mm2 cross-section.
Insulation Cross-linked polyethylene, ethylene-propylene-rubber, or buna-
rubber.
Jacket Chlorosulfonated polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, or
heavy duty neoprene jacketed.
Shield type Metal-tape shielding between the insulation and the jacket or
between the jacket and a non-metallic covering.
3.7 Verifying pre-installation
Table: 14 Check list to verify pre-installation
Checked Item
Substation meets the general requirements.
Cables have been installed according to an applicable layout.
All cables have enough slack for connecting to the regulator.
For each regulator there is a power supply cable available.
For each regulator there is a remote control cable available.
For each regulator there is a series circuit cable available.

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4 Installation
4.1 Main installation procedure

1. Make sure you follow the safety instructions descibed in section 1 Safety
2. Make sure that the pre-installation was done correctly. See section 4.2 Verifying pre-
installation.
3. Check that you have the required tools. See section 4.3 Tools required.
4. Check the equipment delivery. See section 4.4 Equipment supplied.
5. Transport the crate to the applicable location. See section 4.5 Transporting the crate.
6. Unpack and place the equipment. See section 4.6 Unpacking and positioning.
7. Physical installation. See section 4.7 Physical installation.
8. Electrical connections. See section 4.8 Electrical connections.
9. Test and configure the regulator. See chapter 5 Commissioning.
4.2 Verifying pre-installation
Table: 1 Check list to verify pre-installation
Checked Item
Substation meets the general requirements.
Cables have been installed according to an applicable layout.
All cables have enough slack for connecting to the regulator.
For each regulator there is a power supply cable available.
For each regulator there is a remote control cable available.
For each regulator there is a series circuit cable available.
4.3 Tools required

Safety
WARNING
You must always wear protective gloves and shoes when you work with the
regulator or live circuits.
Meters - True RMS Multimeter;
CAUTION
Use an isolating measurement transformer on the 5000 V AC line.
The output voltage of the 30 kVA / 6.6 A regulator can reach approximately
4600 V at full load.
- Multimeter;
- Insulation tester "Megger" 5000 V or 10000 V;
- AC True RMS measurement device, scale 10 and 30 A.
CAUTION
The current regulation is +/- 1 %. To make an acceptable readjustment of the
output current, the precision of the meter should be better than
0.5 % for the adjusted value.

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Tools - A standard electrical and mechanical tool kit;·

- Screwdrivers with protection up to 1000 V;
- A spanner set (socket spanners);·
- Allen key 8 mm.
Cables - Earth wire;

- Feeder cable.
4.4 Equipment supplied

Each regulator comes in a crate. Each crate has a standard nameplate, which identifies the
regulator you have received. See section Nameplate.
Inspect at 1. Make sure that the regulator corresponds to your order. See section Nameplate.
delivery 2. Make sure that the regulator is at the correct substation. See section Nameplate.
3. Check that the crate is not damaged.
4. If the crate is damaged, tell the carrier immediately.
Nameplate Each regulator has a standard nameplate with this data:
CONSTANT CURRENT REGULATOR

REGULATEUR A COURANT CONSTANT
SINGLE PHASE
TYPE : BIPHASE 2P + T
INPUT :
ENTREE : V A 50/60Hz
OUTPUT :
SORTIE : kVA A
REMOTE CONTROL : MAN. 8STEPS
TELECOM : 8BRILL. MAX.
OPTIONS :
ID-Nº
SERIES NR :
NUMERO DE SERIE :
MADE IN BELGIUM
4.5 Transporting the crate
CAUTION
- The maximum weight of the regulator is approximately 380 kg.
- Keep the MCR³ in a vertical position at all times.
- Do not let the regulator tilt or fall.
- The centre of gravity of the regulator is not the same as the physical
centre of the regulator.

Installation
Transport with lift

truck
A B A B
A Centre of gravity: regulator without a circuit selector

B Centre of gravity: regulator with a circuit selector
4.6 Unpacking and positioning

Before you take the regulator out of the crate, make sure that the regulator is at the correct
substation.
CAUTION
- The maximum weight of the regulator is approximately 380 kg.
- Always use lifting lugs (option) and adequate hoisting cables to lift the
load.
- Do not let the load swing without control.
1. Take out the cover and side panels of the

crate.
2. Make a visual inspection on the external
side of the regulator.
3. Take out the four bolts that fix the top plate
of the regulator.
4. Put in the four optional lifting lugs (A).
5. Secure a chain or a rope (A) to the lifting

lugs.
6. Lift the regulator slightly. The cables are
A
tightened.
7. Move the regulator carefully to the
applicable location.

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4.7 Physical installation

4.7.1 Inspect the regulator
1. Take out all the panels of the regulator. See section 4.8.2 Remove panels.
2. Check that the inner side of the regulator is not damaged.
3. Check that the transformers have not moved or bent during transportation.
4. Put back all the panels of the regulator in reverse order. See section 4.8.2 Remove panels.
4.7.2 Attach the regulator to the floor
Regulator without
wheels 1. Leave an applicable amount of slack for the
cables.
2. Attach the regulator to the floor. Use bolts
in the four slots (A).
Regulator with
wheels (option) 1. Push the regulator to the correct place.
2. Leave an applicable amount of slack for the
cables.
Clearance
specifications Table: 2 Clearances for regulators
Clearance Distance [mm]

Between the rear of the 500
regulator and the wall
Between two regulators 50

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4.8 Electrical connections

4.8.1 Before you start
WARNING
Make sure that the power is OFF during all installation procedures.
Small cabinet
1. Switch OFF the main power supply at the
disconnection device.
2. Switch OFF the fused input switch of the
regulator. See the graphic.
Big cabinet
1. Switch OFF the main power supply at the
2. Switch OFF the fused input switch of the
regulator. See the graphic.
III
II I

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4.8.2 Remove panels

The panels of the regulator can be removed for installation or maintenance procedures.
CAUTION
- Do not operate the regulator with any of the panels removed.
- Do not mix panels from different regulators.
- Always connect the ground wires before you put the panels back.
Front and back

1. Open the lock (B). Use an Allen key 8 mm.
panel B
2. Take out the panel (A).
A
8
3. Disconnect the green/yellow ground wires.

The wires have a fast-on connector.
Top panel
1. Loosen the four bolts (A) or the optional
lifting lugs (B).
A

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2. Take out the top panel (C).
UI panel: small
1. Loosen the four screws (A). B A
cabinet
2. Take out the panel (B).
3. Disconnect the power cable from connector E

J1 (C).
4. Disconnect the local bus cable from
connector J2 (D)
5. Disconnect the ground wire (E).
SW1
J1
J2
D2
D3
D4
D5
SW2
D C

Installation
UI panel: big
1. Take out the fused input switch and the
cabinet
complete handle (A). Open the fuse (I), lift
the handle up (II), and pull the handle out
(III).
III
II I
A
2. Loosen the six screws (B).

3. Take out the panel (C).
C
4. Disconnect the power cable from connector

J1 (D).
F
5. Disconnect the local bus cable from
connector J2 (E)
6. Disconnect the ground wire (F).
SW1
J1
J2
D2
D3
D4
D5
SW2
E D

Installation
4.8.3 Cabling routing
Overview
D
C
B
F
E
A Shaft A D Shaft D
B Shaft B E Front gland plate
C Shaft C F Back gland plate
Route cables Use gland plates and correctly sized glands to route the cabling. Tie the cables to the shaft walls
with cable tie. Route the cables as follows:
Table: 3 Routing for power input cabling
Cabinet size Route through

Small Front gland plate and shaft B.
Big Back gland plate and shaft C.
CAUTION
Keep the power cables separated from other cables.
Table: 4 Routing for power output cabling
Output type Route through

Output terminal Front gland plate and shaft A.
Cut-out SCO (option) Directly to Cut-out SCO.
Circuit selector (option) Back gland plate and shaft C.
Tie
CAUTION
Do not let the series circuit cables touch the transformer winding. The
transformer winding becomes extremely hot during operation.
Table: 5 Routing for remote control cabling

Cabinet size Route through
All Back gland plate and shaft D.

Installation
4.8.4 Install additional grounding

1. Connect a grounding wire to the M6 ground
stud (B). Use a grounding wire with a cross- B
section of at least 16 mm². The wire must
be as short as possible.
2. Connect the grounding wire to the ground
network of the substation.
4.8.5 Connect power input supply
Check cable 1. Make sure that the input and ground cable sections are correct. See tables 6 and 7 below.
sections 2. Strip the input and ground cables. See tables 6 and 7 below.
3. Connect the cables to the input and ground terminals. See Wire sections up to 35 mm2 and
Wire sections above 35 mm2 below.
Cable
specifications Table: 6 Input supply voltages for regulators 220 / 230 / 240 V
Output power Section supply Stripping [mm] Section ground Stripping [mm]
[kVA] wire [mm2] wire [mm2]
2.5 4 16 4 16
4 6 16 6 16
5 10 16 10 16
7.5 16 16 16 16
10 25 22 16 18
12.5 35 22 16 18
15 35 22 16 18
20 50 22 25 18
2.5 4 16 4 16
4 4 16 4 16
5 4 16 4 16
7.5 6 16 6 16
10 10 16 10 16

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12.5 16 18 16 18
15 16 18 16 18
20 25 22 16 18
25 35 22 16 18
30 50 22 25 18
These wire sections are valid under the following conditions:

- Mean ambient temperature is 35 oC;
- Cables are PVC insulated;
- The distance between cables is at least 1x cable diameter;
- The length of the cable from the low-voltage distribution board to the regulator is
approximately 15 m.
Wire sections up to For wire sections up to 35 mm2, the connection is based on screw terminals.
35 mm2
1. Strip the cables at the end. See tables 6
and 7 above.
2. Connect the input power cables to the
terminals (A).
3. Connect the ground wire to the terminal (B).
A
B
A
4. Connect the ground wire to the ground


Installation
Wire sections For wire sections above 35 mm2, the connection is based on 70 mm2 bolt terminals.
above 35 mm2
1. Connect the power cables to the terminals

(A). Use a 13 mm socket spanner.
2. Connect the ground wire to the terminal (B).
A
B
3. Connect the ground wire to the ground


Installation
4.8.6 Connect output to series circuit

If the regulator has output options, see the following:
- Circuit selector: see section 4.8.7 Connect circuit selector (option);
- Cut-Out SCO: see section 4.8.8 Connect cut-out SCO (option).
CAUTION
If the series circuit cable is screened, you must connect the screen to a
ground network either inside or outside the regulator.
Small cabinet
1. Strip the cables at the end. For unscreened A B
cables, see (A). For screened cables, see
(B).
≤ ø12 mm
50 mm
≤ ø7 mm
16 mm
14 mm
≤ ø7 mm
2. Connect the series circuit cables to the

terminals (A).
terminal (B).
A
B
A
4. Connect the grounding wire (B) to the

grounding network of the substation.

Installation
Big cabinet
1. Strip the cables at the end. For unscreened A B
cables, see (A). For screened cables,
see (B).
100 mm
≤ ø12 mm
≤ ø7 mm ≤ ø7 mm
M10 M10
2. Connect the series circuit cables to the

lightning arrestors (A).
3. Do not remove the other cables connected
A
to the lightning arrestors.
terminal (B).
5. Connect the grounding wire to the
grounding network of the substation.

Installation
4.8.7 Connect circuit selector (option)

The number of terminals available for series circuit connections depends on your order. Connect
all available terminals as shown in this section.
CAUTION
Make sure you connect all terminals. If you do not want to use all terminals,
put the free terminals into short-circuit.
Small cabinet
1. Strip the cables at the end. If you have a
screened cable, take off the outer sheet of C
the cable between the terminals and the
ground bar.
2. Connect the two cables for each series
circuit to the corresponding output A
terminals (A). B
3. Connect the cables to the ground bar (B).
Use grounding clamps. D
- Screened cable: connect the screen to
the ground bar (B);
- Unscreened cable: connect the cable
to the ground bar (B) for stress relief.
Big cabinet
1. Strip the cables at the end. f you have a
screened cable, take off the outer sheet of
the cable between the terminals and the
ground bar.
2. Connect the two cables for each series A
circuit directly to the corresponding high-
voltage contactors (A). Between two B
circuits, connect one cable from each
circuit to the same terminal (B).
3. Connect the cables to the ground bar (C).
Use grounding clamps.
the ground bar (C); C
to the ground bar (C) for stress relief.

Installation
4.8.8 Connect cut-out SCO (option)
Built-in cut-out
1. Take out the cover (A) of the cut-out SCO.
SCO
2. Strip the series circuit cables at the end. B C
10 mm
For unscreened cables, see (B). For
≤ ø12 mm
screened cables, see (C).
29 mm
≤ ø7 mm
≤ ø7 mm
14 mm
14 mm
3. Attach the cables with the stress relieve

clips to the ground strip (D).
the ground bar (D);
to the ground bar (D) for stress relief.

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4. Connect the cable cores to the screw

terminal (E).
5. Connect the ground strip to the ground
network of the substation. Use the screw
connection (F).
External cut-out
SCO
CAUTION
Use only unscreened, high-voltage, 5 kV cables to connect the regulator
output terminals to the external cut-out SCO.
1. Take out the cover (A) of the cut-out SCO.
2. Strip the series circuit cables at the end. B C

For a small cabinet, see (B).
≤ ø7 mm
≤ ø12 mm
≤ ø12 mm
For a big cabinet, see (C).

3. Connect the cables to the out-put terminal
of the regulator. See section 4.8.6 Connect
output to series circuit.
≤ ø7 mm
16 mm
M10

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4. Connect the regulator output cables to the

screw connection (D).
5. Attach the series circuit cables to the
ground bar (F). Use the stress relieve clips.
- Screened cable: connect the screen to D
the ground bar (F);
- Unscreened cable: connect the cable E
to the ground bar (F) for stress relief.
6. Connect the series circuit cable cores to the

screw terminal (E).
F
7. Connect the ground strip to the ground
network of the substation. Use the screw G
connection (G). Use a ground wire with a
minimum cross-section of 6 mm2.
4.8.9 Connect back-indication signals ON and REG.ERR

The regulator can send basic back-indication signals to a monitoring system. These signals
indicate to the monitoring system if the regulator is ON or OFF.
Cable Use a screened cable.

specifications Connect the screen to the ground at both ends to limit high-frequency disturbance.
Use a wire cross-section that is applicable to the load of this terminal block.
Use a cable with an insulation level that is applicable to the operation voltage level of the
load.
These signals must have simple, potential free contacts. The maximum contact load is:
- AC - 110 V - 2 A - 220 VA;
- DC - 110 V - 2 A - 60 VA.
Connect the cables

1. Connect the cables to the connector X7 of
the Power Supply Logic (PSL) module (A).
2. Connect the cables to your monitoring
system.
1
X73
2 4
X6
1 2 1
X5
2 3
Connector X7 Connect the wires to the connector X7 of the Power Supply Logic (PSL) as follows:
Terminal Description
1 ON
2 COMMON (for contacts to terminal 1, 3 and 4)
3 REG.ERR./NC (normally closed contact)
4 REG.ERR./NO (normally open contact)

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4.9 Remote control connections

You can connect the regulator to a remote control system with either multiwire or J-bus
interfaces.
4.9.1 Grounding clamp

If the regulator has a ground bar, use this with clamps to ground the remote control cables. The
ground bar also works as a stress relief system.
You can use the grounding clamp for wires that are from 7 up to 16 mm in diameter. Use one
grounding clamp per cable.
NOTE
If you do not use the grounding clamp, connect the screen to terminal 12 (PE).
12
11
1. Connect the remote control cables 10

9
8
P1
7
J1
6
normally.
W6
5
W5
4
3
2
P3
1
12
2. Attach the cable to the ground bar (A). Use

P6
11
10
12 9
11 8
P1
7
J1
10
a grounding clamp (B) provided with the 9

6
W6
5
W5
8 4
7 3
P2
6 2
5
P3
1
equipment. P4
4
3
2
1
12
11
P3 10
9
W5
P2 8
7
P2
P1 6
5
P3
4
3
2
1
P5
B
A
4.9.2 Multiwire (option)

The multiwire interface provides control and back-indication signals for basic remote control
functions between the regulator and a remote control system. The signal configuration is preset
from factory see section 7.3.3 Factory settings. You can configure these signals with the
configuration tool see section 8.3 Configuration tool software.
Connect cables
1. Connect the cables to connectors on the
PCBs (A) as shown in section 5.7 Multiwire
- PCB1486 – 1593.13.510 & 1593.13.520.
J1
W6
2. Connect the wires for the control and back- 12

11
10
9
8
P1
7
J1
indication signals. See sections Input 5

W6
W5
4
3
2
P3
1
P6 12
11
terminal connections (P2) and Output 12

11
10
9
8
P1
7
J1
10 6
9 5
W6
8
W5
terminal connections (P1) below. To 7 3

P2
6 2
5
P3
1
4 12
3 11
2 10
1 9
connect the individual wires to the WAGO

P4
12 8
11
P1
P3 10 7
6
9 5
8
W5
P2
4
7 3
P2
P1 6 2
connectors, use the specific tool delivered

5
P3
1
4
3
2
1
12
11
with the regulator.

10
P5 9
8
7
P2
6
5
4
3. Connect the screen or armour to earth. See

3
2
1
section 4.9.1 Grounding clamp.

A
NOTE
Configure a specific signal only to one terminal. If you try to configure the same
signal to several terminals, only one of those signals works appropriately.
Input terminal Connect the control signal wires to the input connector P2.
connections (P2) See section 5.7 Multiwire - PCB1486 – 1593.13.510 & 1593.13.520.

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A B C
A With external power supply C With internal power supply (polarized

B With internal power supply (polarized contacts negative)
contacts positive)
Table: 8 Connect P2 wires, depending on the power supply
Back External power supply Internal power supply Internal power supply
indication (A) (polarized contacts (polarized contacts
positive) (B) negative) (C)
Remarks Remove strap W5, Install strap W5 Remove strap W5
24 V DC (PCB
1593.13.510) 48 V DC
(PCB 1593.13.520)
Output terminal Connect the control signal wires to the output connector P1.
connections (P1) See also section 5.7 Multiwire - PCB1486 – 1593.13.510 & 1593.13.520.
A B C
A With external power supply

B With internal power supply (polarized
contacts positive)
C With internal power supply (polarized
contacts negative)

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Table: 9 Connect P1 wires, depending on the power supply
Back External power supply Internal power supply Internal power supply
indication (A) (polarized contacts (polarized contacts
positive) (B) negative) (C)
Remarks Remove strap W6, Remove strap W6 Install strap W6
Max. 110 V DC, polarity is
not important
4.9.3 J-Bus (option)
Overview
P6 P6 P6
1
P1 P2 P3 P4 P1 P2 P3 P4 P1 P2 P3 P4 2
1
2
3
A B 3
4
5 (4)
6
P5 P5 P5
D E F
A Bus A D Slave 000001

B Bus B E Slave 000010 to 0000xx
C Master F Slave 0000xx
The J-Bus interface uses a single or dual databus(es) to allow remote monitoring of a bigger
quantity of parameters.
Connect cables
CAUTION
Make sure that the bus polarity is the same in all contacts that have the same
type or are in the same wire. Otherwise, the regulator is not able to
communicate with the LMC unit.
If you have a four wire communication:

1. Connect the wires to pair Tx+/Tx- and pair Rx+/Rx-. See section Connectors below.
2. Connect the screen or armour to earth. See section Grounding clamp.
3. Make sure that the polarity is the same in all contacts. All contacts that have the same type
or are in the same wire must have the same polarity in all connected units.
4. Terminate the databus line at the regulators that are at each end of the databus. See section
7.5.3 Dip-switches.
If you have a two wire communication:
1. Connect the wires to the pair Tx+/Tx-. See section Connectors below.
2. Connect the screen or armour to earth. See section Grounding clamp.
3. Make sure that the polarity is the same in all contacts. All contacts that have the same type
or are in the same wire must have the same polarity in all connected units.
4. Make sure that the LMC is configured for a two-wire system.
5. Terminate the databus line at the regulators that are at each end of the databus. See section
7.5.3 Dip-switches.

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Connectors The J-Bus board has 4 connectors.

- P1: preceding user connection (Bus A);
- P2: next user connection (Bus A);
- P3: Bus B;
- P4: Bus B.
Table: 10 Wiring for connectors P1-P4

Wire Description
1 Tx +
2 Rx +
3 Tx -
4 Rx -
5 0V
6 PE
Slave connections The following figures show the wire connections for the slave side. The connections for the
master side depend on the used hardware.
Four-wire dual databus for Bus A and Bus B (RS-422 protocol standard):
P1 P2 P3 P4
Four-wire single databus for Bus A (RS-422 protocol standard):
P1 P2
Two-wire dual databus for Bus A and Bus B (RS-485 protocol standard):
P1 P2 P3 P4
Two-wire single databus for Bus A (RS-485 protocol standard):
P1 P2

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4.10 Close panels

1. Put back the front and back panels. See section 4.8.2 Remove panels.
2. Put back the top panel. See section 4.8.2 Remove panels.
3. Put back the UI panel. See section 4.8.2 Remove panels.

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5 Commissioning
WARNING
It is recommended that only qualified personnel, who are trained to use the
regulator, are allowed to work on the regulator and the series circuit.
Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the series circuit, personal injury, or
even death.
WARNING
Use a cut-out SCO or put the regulator in short-circuit when instructed in this
chapter. This makes sure that excessive output current does not damage the
series circuit.
5.1 Main commissioning procedure

1. Do the first start-up and test the regulator. See section 5.2 First start-up.
2. Select a tap to adjust the regulator to the actual load. See section 5.3 Tap selection.
3. Calibrate the Lamp Fault Detection (LFD) module. See section 5.4 LFD calibration (option).
4. Calibrate the Earth Fault Detection EFD) module. See section 5.5 EFD calibration (option).
5. Select brightness steps. See section 5.6 Select the correct brightness step.
6. Configure the remote control interfaces. See sections 5.7 Remote control configuration:
multiwire (option) and 5.8 Remote control configuration: J-Bus (option).
5.2 First start-up

The regulator is designed to remember the last request after a power cycle. This means that
when the regulator is switched ON, it starts to produce the same output current that was valid
before the regulator was switched OFF. When you start up the regulator for the first time, the
powering-down status is unknown. To prevent the regulator from producing output current during
the first start-up, follow the procedures in this section.
For more information on how to operate the regulator, see the MCR3 Maintenance manual,
chapter Operation.

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5.2.1 Testing the input current

Test the input voltage to make sure that the actual input voltage is in accordance with local
regulations and the value stated on the regulator’s nameplate. Excessive input voltage may
damage the regulator.
1. Make sure that all power to the regulator is

OFF. Check the fused input switch and the
2. Take out the user interface panel. See
section 4.8.2 Remove panels.
3. Switch ON the disconnection device. DO
not switch ON the regulator.
4. Measure the input current on the input
terminals (A). Use a True RMS Multimeter.
The voltage must be within tolerance of the
voltage stated on the regulator nameplate.
If not, do not switch ON the regulator.
5. Switch OFF the disconnection device.
6. Put back the user interface panel. See
section 4.8.2 Remove panels.
7. Let the regulator stay ON for approximately 30 minutes to make sure the regulator works
correctly.
8. Make sure that all power to the regulator is OFF. Check the fused input switch and the
5.2.2 Testing the output current in short-circuit

Test the output voltage to make sure that the regulator produces the correct output current.
Excessive output voltage may damage the series circuit.

2. Remove the front panel. See section A
4.8.2 Remove panels.
3. Take out the output cable. See section
4.8.6 Connect output to series circuit.
4. Strip a separate piece of output cable. See
section 4.8.6 Connect output to series
circuit.
5. Short-circuit the output terminals (A).
Connect the separate piece of output cable
to the terminals (A). See section
4.8.6 Connect output to series circuit. To
use the cut-out SCO to short-circuit the
regulator, see the MCR3 Maintenance manual,
chapter Operation.

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6. Attach an AC True RMS measurement

device (B) on the short-circuited cable (A).
A
7. Switch ON the disconnection device.
8. Switch ON the regulator. Use the fused B
input switch. The user interface lights up.
9. Make sure that the regulator is in local

mode. If not, push the Local button on the
user interface. You can now see the status
LOCAL on the screen. MCR: NAME LOCAL
10. Push the Menu button once. Iout: 0.0A CSM: OFF No Errors
No Errors
Step: OFF EFD: 256M
REMOTE LOCAL MENU RESET
11. Select the highest step. Push the STP up

button until the lout field changes to 6.6 A.
12. Read the output current value from the
True RMS Multimeter. For the highest step, MCR: NAME LOCAL
the value must be 6.6 A. Vin:
Iout: 400V
6.6A LFD:
CSM: 0OFF
Lmp No Errors
No Errors
Vout: 0V
13. Check the output current value for each Step:
Iin:
5
0A
EFD: 256M
STP DOWN STP UP MENU RESET
step. Go through all steps separately from
the highest to the lowest and read the value
on the meter.
14. Switch OFF the regulator. Use the fused
input switch.
16. Put back the front panel. See section
17. Let the regulator stay ON for approximately
30 minutes to make sure the regulator works correctly.

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5.2.3 Testing the series circuit insulation resistance and continuity
WARNING
It is recommended that only qualified personnel, who are trained to use the
regulator, are allowed to work on the regulator and the series circuit.
Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the series circuit, personal injury, or
even death.
Test the series circuit insulation resistance and continuity to make sure that the series circuit is in
accordance with all local safety regulations.

2. Remove the front panel. See section A
3. Take out the output cable. See section
4. Discharge the output terminals. Either put
the cut-out SCO to grounded mode or
attach a ground wire between the output
terminal.
5. Put the output terminals (A) in short-circuit.
See section 5.2.2 Testing the output current
in short-circuit.
6. Test the series circuit insulation resistance

and continuity. Make sure that the
measured and theoretical values match.
See section 6.1 Checks and MCR: NAME LOCAL
measurements. Vin:
Iout: 400V
6.6A LFD:
CSM: 0OFF
Lmp No Errors
No Errors
Vout: 0V
7. Connect the series circuit. See section Step:
Iin:
5
0A
EFD: 256M
9. Switch the regulator ON.
10. Put the regulator to the highest step 6.6 A.
Push Menu once. Then push the STP up
button until the lout field changes to 6.6 A.
30 minutes to make sure the regulator
works correctly.
12. Check that all lamps have the same brilliancy level. Go to the runway area to make a visual
inspection.
13. In case the regulator has a circuit selector (option), test each circuit separately.

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5.2.4 Test the output current to the series circuit

Test the output current to the series circuit to make sure that the series circuit is in accordance
with all local safety regulations.
1. Make sure that the series circuit has been

tested. See section 5.2.3 Testing the series
circuit insulation resistance and continuity.
3. Make sure that the series circuit is
connected. See section 4.8.6 Connect
output to series circuit.
4. Connect an AC current clamp and a True
RMS Multimeter to the series circuit cable
(see the graphic).
5. Switch ON the regulator. Use the fused

input switch.
Push Menu once. Then push the STP up MCR: NAME LOCAL
button until the lout field changes to 6.6 A. Vin:
Iout: 400V
6.6A LFD:
CSM: 0OFF
Lmp No Errors
No Errors
Vout: 0V
7. If the output current does not reach 6.6 A, Step:
Iin:
5
0A
EFD: 256M
change the series circuit configuration
before you proceed.
8. Compare the output current reading on the
user interface with the reading on the True
RMS Multimeter. Make sure that the
readings are within local standards. If not,
do not continue.
9. Check that all lamps have the same
brilliancy level. Go to the runway area to
make a visual inspection.
10. Check all brightness steps separately. Go through the whole procedure for each brightness
step.
correctly.

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5.2.5 Test the circuit selector in short-circuit (option)

Test the circuit selector to make sure that the regulator produces the correct output current.
Excessive output voltage may damage the series circuit and the regulator.

2. Remove the front and circuit selector
cabinet panels. See section 4.8.2 Remove
panels.
3. Take out all output cables to the series
circuits. See section 4.8.7 Connect circuit
selector (option).
4. Strip separate pieces of output cable. See
section 4.8.7 Connect circuit selector
(option).
5. Short-circuit each series circuit terminal.
Connect the separate pieces of output
cable to the terminals (see the graphic).
See section 4.8.6 Connect output to series circuit. To use the cut-out SCO to short-circuit
the regulator, see the MCR3 Maintenance manual, chapter Operation.
6. Attach an AC True RMS measurement

device on the first short-circuited cable (see
the graphic).
8. Switch ON the regulator. Use the fused
input switch. The user interface lights up.
9. Make sure that the regulator is in local

mode. If not, push the Local button on the
user interface. You can now see the status
LOCAL on the screen. MCR: NAME LOCAL
No Errors
Iout: 0.0A CSM: OFF No Errors
Step: OFF EFD: 256M

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10. In the start page, push the Menu button

twice. You can now scroll through the
available menus with the Down and Up
buttons. MCR MASTER LOCAL
11. Select the MCR Control menu. Push the Step: 2 No Errors
Down button until the asterisk (*) is next to Circuit 1: ON

DOWN UP SELECT BACK
MCR Control.
12. Push the Select button.
13. Select Circuit 1. Push the Down button
until the asterisk (*) is next to Circuit 1. See
the graphic.
15. Activate Circuit 1. Push the Toggle button
to set the circuit ON.
16. In the start page, push the Menu button

once.
17. Select the highest step. Push the STP up
button until the lout field changes to 6.6 A. MCR: NAME LOCAL
18. Read the output current value from the Vin:
Iout: 400V
6.6A LFD:
CSM: 0OFF
Lmp No Errors
No Errors
Vout: 0V
True RMS Multimeter. For the highest step, Iin: Step: 5
0A
EFD: 256M
the value must be 6.6 A.
19. If the output current does not reach 6.6 A,
before you proceed.
20. Check the value for each step. Go through
all steps separately from the highest to the
lowest and read the value on the meter.
input switch.
23. Put the clamp on the next circuit.
24. Switch ON the regulator. Use the fused input switch.
26. Test the highest step also for all the other circuits.
correctly.
29. Put back the front panel. See section 4.8.2 Remove panels.

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5.2.6 Test output current with circuit selector (option)

Test the circuit selector to make sure that the regulator produces the correct output current.
Excessive output voltage may damage the series circuit and the regulator. This procedure is valid
for simultaneous circuit selectors. With alternate circuit selectors, test each circuit separately.
1. In the user interface start page, push the

Menu button twice. You can now scroll
through the available menus with the Down
and Up buttons. MCR MASTER LOCAL
2. Select the MCR Control menu. Push the Step: 2 No Errors
Down button until the asterisk (*) is next to Circuit 1: ON

DOWN UP SELECT BACK
MCR Control.
4. Select Circuit 1. Push the Down button
until the asterisk (*) is next to Circuit 1. See
the graphic.
6. Activate Circuit 1. Push the Toggle button
to set the circuit ON
7. Activate also all the other circuits.
8. Push the Back button. You are now back

on the menu selection page.
9. Go to the Setup menu. Push the Select
button. MCR: NAME LOCAL
10. Select the highest step. Push the STP up Vin:
Iout: 400V
6.6A LFD:
CSM: 0OFF
Lmp No Errors
No Errors
Vout: 0V
Step:
button until the Step field changes to 6.6 A. Iin: 5
0A
EFD: 256M
before you proceed.
12. Check that all circuits have the same
brilliancy level. Go to the runway area to
13. Disable each circuit one by one in the MCR
Control menu. After disabling a circuit,
check that the lamps in that circuit go OFF.
normally.
15. Follow the steps in section 5.2.4 Test the output current to the series circuit.

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5.3 Tap selection

Select a tap setting to adjust the regulator to the actual load and optimize the energy
consumption.
5.3.1 Adjust tap wires

Change the tap wires to adjust the regulator to the actual load.
NOTE
You need the configuration tool to perform this procedure. See section
8.3 Configuration tool software.
1. Set the regulator to the step OFF. Push the

Menu button, go to the Setup menu, and
push the STP Down button. S1
S2
2. Switch OFF the regulator. Use the fused S3
S4
input switch. S5
S6
4. Take off the front panel. See section
5. Make sure that the taps are wired to tap 8/
8. See the section Tap wire connections
below. S1
S2
6. Close the front panel. See section S3
S4
4.10 Close panels. S5
S6

8. Switch ON the regulator. Put the regulator
to the highest step 6.6 A.
9. Make sure that the regulator is connected MCR: NAME LOCAL
to the series circuit and that all lamps have Vin:
Iout: 400V
6.6A LFD:
CSM: 0OFF
Lmp No Errors
No Errors
Vout: 0V
the same brightness level. Step:
Iin:
5
0A
EFD: 256M
30 minutes at the highest brightness step.
before you proceed.
12. Take notes of the input and output
measurements on the user interface. This
allows you to compare the values after the
tap change.

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13. Measure the voltage on the terminals of fuse

holder F3 (see the graphic). Use a True RMS
Multimeter.
14. Find the tap setting that matches the voltage
reading. See section 5.3.3 Tap selection
tables below. Choose a tap that has the
closest higher voltage than what you
measured.
input switch.
17. Discharge the series circuit.
WARNING
Discharge the series circuit before reconnecting the tap wires. Any
remaining power in the series circuit may be lethal. Either put the cut-out
SCO to grounded mode or attach a ground wire between the output
terminal.
18. Reconnect the tap wires according to the

tap you selected from the table. See
section Tap wire connections below.
20. Measure the output current at the highest
step 6.6 A on the output terminals (see the
graphic). Use a True RMS Voltmeter.
change the tap wires to the closest higher
setting. Re-check the output current value.
22. Switch ON the regulator. Let the regulator
stay ON for approximately 30 minutes.
Make sure the regulator works normally.
23. Open the configuration tool.

24. Go to menu Installation.
25. Click the field next to the TAP-setting
parameter (see the graphic). A window
opens.
26. Select the appropriate TAP setting. The
output display on the left side of the screen
now shows the correct output reading.
28. Make sure that the output voltage is
applicable. The output value shown on the
user interface must not exceed the value
stated in table 11, in section 5.3.4 Tap
maximum output voltages.
29. If the output voltage is higher than the value
stated in table 11, change the tap wires to
the closest higher setting.

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5.3.2 Tap wire connections

The following figure shows the wire connections for different taps.

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5.3.3 Tap selection tables
Example This example shows how to select and wire a tap for a 7.5 kVA regulator with a supply voltage of
380 A. The measured voltage reading on the terminals of fuse holder F3 is 210 V.
1. Find the correct tap selection table for a

7.5 kVA regulator. In this case, table 4
below.
2. Find in the table the voltage reading that
S2
you measured on the terminals of fuse
holder F3. In this case, find the measured S3
S6
voltage 210 V under the supply voltage S5
column 380 A.
3. Find the correct tap setting on the line that
matches the measured voltage. In this
case, the measured voltage was 210 V, so S2
the correct tap setting is 6/8.
4. Find the wire diagram for tap 6/8 in section S3
S6
5.3.2 Tap wire connections. S5
5. Wire the taps according to tap 6/8. See the
graphic.
Selecting a table The tables describe the correct tap settings for regulators with different power ratings.
Table: 1 Tap settings for 2.5 kVA regulators
2.5 kVA Supply voltage Use Tap

220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured 199-175 208-183 217-191 343-301 360-316 378-332 8/8
voltage [A]
100-51 104-53 108-55 171-87 180-91 189-96 4/8
Table: 2 Tap settings for 4 kVA regulators
4 kVA Supply voltage Use Tap

220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured 199-175 208-183 217-191 343-301 360-316 378-332 8/8
voltage [A]
174-150 182-157 190-164 300-258 315-271 331-285 7/8
149-101 156-105 163-109 257-172 270-181 284-190 6/8
100-51 104-53 108-55 171-87 180-91 189-96 4/8
50-0 52-0 54-0 86-0 90-0 95-0 2/8

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220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured 199-176 208-184 217-192 343-302 360-318 378-334 8/8
voltage [A]
174-151 182-158 191-164 301-259 317-273 333-287 7/8
150-101 157-105 163-110 258-173 272-182 286-191 6/8
100-51 104-53 109-55 172-87 181-91 190-96 4/8
50-0 52-0 54-0 86-0 90-0 95-0 2/8

220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured 201-177 210-185 219-193 347-304 365-320 383-336 8/8
voltage [A]
176-152 184-159 192-165 303-261 319-275 335-289 7/8
151-101 158-106 164-111 260-174 274-184 288-193 6/8
100-51 105-53 110-56 173-88 183-92 192-97 4/8
50-0 53-0 55-0 87-0 91-0 96-0 2/8
Table: 5 Tap settings for10 kVA regulators

220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured 200-176 210-185 220-193 346-303 366-321 386-339 8/8
voltage [A]
175-151 184-158 192-166 302-260 320-275 338-290 7/8
150-101 157-106 165-111 259-174 274-184 289-194 6/8
100-51 105-53 110-56 173-87 183-92 193-97 4/8
50-0 52-0 55-0 86-0 91-0 96-0 2/8

220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured 200-185 210-193 220-201 346-320 366-335 386-351 8/8
voltage [A]
184-159 192-166 200-173 319-274 334-288 350-301 7/8
158-101 165-105 172-110 273-173 287-182 300-191 6/8
100-52 104-54 109-57 172-89 181-94 190-99 4/8
51-0 53-0 56-0 88-0 91-0 98-0 2/8

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220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured 121-186 221-194 230-202 364-320 383-336 401-352 8/8
voltage [A]
185-160 193-167 201-173 319-274 335-288 351-302 7/8
159-104 166-111 172-116 273-183 287-192 301-201 6/8
106-54 110-56 115-58 182-92 191-97 200-101 4/8
51-0 55-0 57-0 91-0 96-0 100-0 2/8

220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured 211-185 221-195 223-204 368-323 384-337 405-355 8/8
voltage [A]
184-156 194-167 203-175 322-277 336-289 354-305 7/8
158-106 166-112 174-117 276-185 288-193 304-204 6/8
105-54 111-56 116-59 184-93 192-97 203-102 4/8
51-0 55-0 58-0 92-0 96-0 101-0 2/8

220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured - - - 364-320 382-335 399-350 8/8
voltage [A]
- - - 319-274 334-287 349-300 7/8
- - - 273-183 286-192 299-200 6/8
- - - 182-92 191-96 199-101 4/8
- - - 91-0 95-0 100-0 2/8

220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured - - - 370-324 388-341 407-357 8/8
voltage [A]
- - - 323-278 340-292 356-306 7/8
- - - 277-186 291-195 305-205 6/8
- - - 185-93 194-98 204-103 4/8
- - - 92-0 97-0 102-0 2/8

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5.3.4 Tap maximum output voltages

The table describes the maximum output voltages for regulators with different power ratings and
shows the corresponding tap.
Table: 11 Maximum output voltages with the corresponding tap setting
PWR [kVA] / lout [A] 8/8 7/8 6/8 4/8 2/8

2.5/6.6 378 - - 190 -
4/6.6 606 530 450 300 150
5/6.6 757 660 565 375 185
7.5/6.6 1136 990 850 565 280
10-6.6 1515 1320 1130 755 375
12.5/6.6 1894 1650 1410 940 465
15/6.6 2272 1980 1695 1130 560
20/6.6 3030 2645 2260 1505 745
25/6.6 3788 3305 2825 1880 935
30/6.6 4545 3965 3390 2255 1120
25/20 1250 1090 930 620 310
30/20 1500 1310 1120 745 370

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5.4 LFD calibration (option)

The LFD shows the number of defective lamps on the user interface. If the regulator has an LFD
option, you must calibrate the unit to have this function
CAUTION
The LFD module does not work if the series circuit includes these lamps:
- LED lights;
- PVO lights (guidance lights);
- WIGWAG (runway guard lights).
NOTE
We recommend to use the configuration tool to perform this procedure. See section
Calibration, In the following procedure, the configuration tool is used as an example. For more information on
step 1 how to do this with the local user interface, see section 8.2 Local user interface. If you use the
local user interface, switch the regulator OFF and back ON after each setting.

2. Make sure the regulator is connected to the
series circuit and that you have set the
correct tap.
3. Switch the regulator ON. Use the fused
input switch.
4. Set the regulator to the highest brightness
step 6.6 A. Use the Active Step field (see
the graphic).
5. Check that all lamps have the same
brightness level. Go to the runway area to
6. Set the regulator to brightness step OFF.
7. Select the menu LFD > Control

commands > ON/OFF control. Set the
parameter to enabled (see the graphic).
8. Select the menu LFD > LFD calibration.

9. Select a set. See the graphic. You can
configure different sets for different circuit
selector combinations.
10. If the regulator has a circuit selector, select
the series circuits that are active during
calibration. See the graphic.

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11. Select Loop warm-up time. See the

graphic. Change the correct time for the
series circuit (10-1275 s).
- Short series circuit (under 1000m):
30 s;
- Medium series circuit (up to 3000m):
120 s;
- Long series circuit (more than 3000m);
240 s.
Calibration,
1. Select Do the reference measurement.
step 2
See the graphic. Wait while the regulator
goes through the calibration procedure.
2. Switch the regulator OFF. Use the fused
input switch.
3. Do remove the transformer from the
circuitmake sure that the secondary side of
the isolating transformer is in open circuit
condition
input switch.
5. Fill in the number of lamps you removed

(see the graphic).
6. Select Do the ‘Lamps Removed’
measurement. See the graphic. Wait while
the regulator goes through the procedure.
7. Switch the regulator OFF. Leave the
regulator OFF for 10 seconds.
input switch.
9. In the LFD menu, select the parameters
Lamp failure levels 1 and 2. Fill in the
alarm levels you want to use.
10. Switch the regulator OFF.
11. Connect the first lamp you disconnected.
12. Switch the regulator ON.
13. Make sure that the number of lamps removed corresponds to the LFD reading on the main
menu.
14. Switch the regulator OFF. Leave the regulator OFF for 10 seconds.
15. Connect the rest of the lamps one by one. Switch the regulator OFF for 10 seconds each
time before you connect a lamp.

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5.5 EFD calibration (option)

The EFD shows the insulation resistance of the series circuit on the user interface. This value is
only an indication. To find out a more accurate value (up to 10 000 V), use a specific
measurement tool (Megger). If the regulator has an EFD option, you must calibrate the unit in
order to have this function.
NOTE
We recommend to use the configuration tool to perform this procedure. See section
In the following procedure, the configuration tool is used as an example. For more information on
how to do this with the local user interface, see section 8.2 Local user interface. If you use the
local user interface, switch the regulator OFF and back ON after each setting.

input switch.
3. Select the menu EFD.
4. Go to section Control commands > ON/
OFF control. Set the parameter to
enabled. See the graphic.
5. Go to section Setup > Startup time.

Change the correct time for the series
circuit. To do this, calculate at least 4 s/1km
of cable if the capacitance is less than
0.2µF/km.
6. Select the parameters Isolation level 1
and 2. Fill in the alarm levels you want to
use:
- Level 1: 2x isolation value. See
section 8.1.5 Insulation resistance.
- Level 2: 0.5x isolation value. See
section 8.1.5 Insulation resistance.
7. Select Calibrate the EFD. Wait while the

regulator goes through the calibration
procedure.

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5.6 Select the correct brightness step

5.6.1 Available brightness steps
All regulators are set to five steps by default. You can change the number of available steps, for
example, for taxi runways.
Table 12 shows the current values that the regulator produces at each step, depending on how
many steps are available. You can set the regulator to use any of the available steps by using
any of the control modes (local, remote or configuration tool).
Example:
The regulator is set to have five steps available. If you set the regulator to use step 3, the current
value is 4.1 A.
Table: 12 Current values produced at each brightness step
Brightness Default current value [A]

step
No. of steps used
3 4 5 (default) 6 7 8
1 4.8 3.3 2.8 2.7 2.2 2.8
2 5.5 4.4 3.4 3.4 2.8 3.1
3 6.6 5.5 4.1 3.9 3.4 3.4
4 6.6 5.2 4.5 4.1 3.9
5 6.6 5.4 5.2 4.6
6 6.6 6.4 5.5
7 6.6 6.4
8 6.6
These values apply when the minimum current is 1.8 A and the maximum current is 6.6 A.
5.6.2 Change the number of available of brightness steps

You can change the number of available steps, for example, for taxi runways. For details about
how to change the number of brightness steps, see also section 8.2.4 MCR Setup.
1. In the local user interface, go to menu MCR Setup > Stepdata.
2. Set the number of available steps and the values for the individual steps.
3. Test all brightness steps one by one. Make sure that all the lamps have the same brightness
level.

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5.7 Remote control configuration: multiwire (option)

You must make sure that the remote control connection works. Otherwise the regulator cannot
be operated remotely from the control tower.
The regulator has a set of default settings for the multiwire control and back-indication signals.
You can also change these default functions. To do this, use the configuration tool to connect
from a place where the remote control connection already works.
NOTE
You need the configuration tool to perform this procedure. See section
5.7.1 Configure the regulator

1. Check that all multiwire cables are
connected correctly. See section
4.9.2 Multiwire (option).
2. Put the regulator in remote control. Push
MCR: NAME REMOTE
the Remote button. You can see the status Iout: 0.0A CSM: OFF No Errors
No Errors
REMOTE on the local user interface. Step: OFF EFD: 256M
3. Test all remote control functions. For REMOTE LOCAL MENU RESET
factory settings, see section 7.3 Multiwire -

PCB1486 – 1593.13.510 & 1593.13.520
(option).
4. Open the configuration tool in menu IO.

5. Start the error simulation. Check that the
remote control receives the signals.
6. Change the input and output signals of the
multiwire boards 1-3, if required. Click the
terminal fields. A pop-up window opens
(see the graphic). See also sections
7.3.4 Input terminals and 7.3.5 Output
terminals.
7. Do the error simulation again, if applicable.

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5.8 Remote control configuration: J-Bus (option)

You must make sure that the remote control connection works. Otherwise the regulator cannot
be operated remotely from the control tower.
To enable the J-Bus connection, you must first configure the regulator. To do this:
- Set the dip-switches;
- Set the binary address;
- Set a two or four wire communication type;
- Terminate the line;
- Check the connection.
Set dip-switches To configure the databus connection, you must change the dip-switch settings of the LMC
module. Set these dip-switches according to the databus connection of the regulator. For details
see, section 7.5 LMC - PCB1513 – 1593.14.111.
Set address Each slave on the databus must have a unique binary address. Note that there can be a
maximum of 16 regulators in a databus. To configure the databus connection, change the
settings of the dip-switch SW4 in the LMC module. For details see, section 7.5 LMC - PCB1513 –
1593.14.111.
Table: 13 Binary values for each switch of dip-switch SW4
Switch Decimal value Function

1 1 0/1
2 2 0/2
3 4 0/4
4 8 0/8
5 16 0 / 16
6 32 0 / 32
7 64 0 / 64
8 128 0 / 128
Example
To set the binary address of the regulator to 12, set the:
- Switch 3 to ON
- Switch 4 to ON
- All other switches to OFF.
Set two/four wire To set a two-wire communication, you must set the dip-switches on the LMC PCB. If you only
communication have a single databus, set the switch SW1. If you have a dual databus, set both switches SW1
and SW2. Table 14 and table 15 below show the settings required for either a two or a four wire
system. For details, see also section 7.5 LMC - PCB1513 – 1593.14.111.
Table: 14 To set a two-wire communication
Switch Function
1 ON: Transmit / E – pull up 680 Ohm
2 ON: Line termination 150 Ohm. Set this ON only for the last
regulator on the databus.
3 ON: Transmit / E – pull down 680 Ohm
4 OFF = 2 wire

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Table: 15 To set a four-wire communication
Switch Function
2 ON: Transmit / E – line termination 150 Ohm. Set this ON only for
the last regulator on Bus A.
4 ON = 4 wire
5 ON: Receive / R – pull up 680 Ohm
6 ON: Receive / R – Line termination 150 Ohm. Set this ON only for
the last regulator on Bus A.
7 ON: Receive / R – pull down 680 Ohm
Terminate line J-Bus communication for Bus A and Bus B must be separately closed at the last regulator of a
set of many regulators. With a dual databus, Bus A and Bus B must be closed separately.
NOTE
With a dual databus, the physical route of Bus A and Bus B must go in opposite
directions. This means that first regulator for Bus A is the last regulator for Bus B.
For the applicable dip-switch settings, see section 7.5 LMC - PCB1513 – 1593.14.111. The
termination resistance must be set on the last unit of the databus to 150 Ohm.
Check Connect from a place where the remote control connection already works.
connection
1. Check that all J-Bus cables are connected

correctly. See section 4.9.3 J-Bus (option).
2. Put the regulator in remote control. Push
the Remote button. You can see the status MCR: NAME REMOTE
REMOTE on the local user interface. Iout: 0.0A CSM: OFF No Errors
No Errors
3. Test all remote control functions. Step: OFF EFD: 256M
4. Open the configuration tool in menu IO.
5. Start the error simulation. Check that the
remote control receives the signals.

Troubleshooting
6 Troubleshooting
WARNING
Do not attempt to do any maintenance work on the regulator unless you have
read and understood all the information in the chapter Safety and you are
qualified to work on high-voltage systems.
6.1 General
The control panel only displays information about errors that are detected by the machine
control. When a critical error occurs, the machine stops automatically. The control can not detect
every error that results in an unacceptable output. The operator has to observe whether the
machine functions correctly.
WARNING
- Set the regulator to local control before you do any maintenance work on
the regulator.
- Switch the regulator OFF from the main switch before you replace any
parts on the regulator.
- Set the regulator to brightness step OFF before inspection of the series
circuit;
- Refer to chapter 1: Safety.
6.2 Preliminary checks

Before you do any adjustments on the regulator, check the following items:
- The communication between regulator and remote control works;
- Power supply to the regulator works normally;
- Fused input switch works normally;
- Input fuses and auxiliary fuses work normally (see MCR3 Maintenance manual);
- All connectors are firmly in place;
- Components are not charred or burned;
- Wires are not broken or damaged.
6.3 Showing / hiding alarms

You can specify which alarms the regulator shows and sends to the remote control. To do this, go
to Configuration tool > IO settings > Warning messages.

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6.4 Error messages

The error messages shown on the local user interface are listed in the tables below.
Errors and
warnings Table: 1 Regulator faults
Alarm text (message) Alarm Description

status:
error (E) /
warning (W)
MCR switched OFF for OVERCURRENT E The regulator creates an alarm and
switches OFF when the output
current is higher than one of the two
preset levels and after the
corresponding delay of each level.
Restart the regulator only after you
have found the cause of the alarm.
Crest factor too high W The crest factor is too high.
Zero crossing error W An error in zero crossing detection.
MCR switched OFF for open circuit E The regulator creates an alarm and
switches OFF when the output
current drops below the minimum
output current.
Restart the regulator only after you
have found the cause of the alarm.
Meas. PCB disconnected W The system cannot detect the output
current measurement connector.
Output current DEVIATES W The output current is different from
the set value.
MCR in OVERLOAD W In case of overload, the output
current may be lower than required.
You can configure the regulator to
consider this as an open circuit
condition and to switch OFF.
By default, the regulator does not
switch OFF.
Output current is UNSTABLE W The output current of the regulator is
not stable.
OPEN DOOR error E One of the panels of the regulator is
open.
AGLAS is disconnected W The system cannot detect the AGL
system.
Thermal sensor missing W The system does not detect an
internal thermal sensor.
OVERTEMPERATURE W The regulator is too hot.

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status:
error (E) /
warning (W)
Mains supply is LOW W If the mains supply voltage drops
below a preset level, the regulator
switches OFF.
When the mains supply voltage has
reached a higher (user-adjustable)
level again, the regulator restarts
automatically.
Mains supply HIGH W The regulator generates an alarm
when the mains supply voltage
reaches a preset level.
Mains supply unstable W The regulator generates an alarm
when the mains supply voltage is
not stable.
POWER LOSS!! W The regulator is about to have a
power loss.
Mains frequency out of range W The mains frequency is out of range.
CSM is disconnected W The system cannot detect the circuit
selector unit.
Table: 2 Earth Fault Detection (EFD) faults

status:
error (E) /
warning (W)
EFD warning level reached E The EFD unit is above the value set
for level 1.
EFD alarm level reached E The EFD unit is above the value set
for level 2.
EFD calibration running W The system performs the EFD
calibration.
EFD calibration done The system has finished the EFD
calibration.

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Table: 3 Lamp Fault Detection (LFD) faults

status:
error (E) /
warning (W)
LFD warning level reached E The LDFD unit has reached the set
number of burnt lamps for level 1.
LFD alarm level reached E The LDFD unit has reached the set
number of burnt lamps for level 2.
LFD VA warning level reached E The LFD unit has detected a VA-
drop (load loss), which is above the
set value for level 1.
LFD VA alarm level reached E The LFD unit has detected a VA-
drop (load loss), which is above the
set value for level 2.
LFD is calibrating W
REFERENCE calibration not done W
LAMPS REMOVED calibration not done W
Table: 4 Hour counter faults

status:
error (E) /
warning (W)
Hours counter exceeds limit W The total hours counter is above the
set limit for any selected hours
counter.
Hours counter exceeds limit W The hours counter for the threshold
output current is above the set limit.
Hours counter exceeds limit W The hours counter for the circuit
selector circuit 1-8 is above the set
limit
Table: 5 J-Bus faults

status:
error (E) /
warning (W)
Bus A down E BUS A does not function correctly.
Bus B down E BUS B does not function correctly.

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Table: 6 Thyristor Block Module (TBM) faults

status:
error (E) /
warning (W)
TBM Disconnected The system cannot detect the TBM
unit.
TBM current too high The TBM unit has overcurrent.
TBM crowbar active The crowbar is active.
TBM communication down The communication between the
TBM and CCL units is down.
6.5 Observed deviations

6.5.1 Regulator does not turn ON
Table: 7 Regulator does not turn ON
Problem Possible cause Solution (See)

No local indications on Damaged fuse on fused switch. Change if applicable. See
boards. MCR3 Maintenance manual.
Damaged auxiliary power fuses Change if applicable. See
(F3/F4) in the top cabinet. MCR3 Maintenance manual.
Defective PSL board. Change if applicable. See
MCR3 Maintenance manual.
Damaged internal fuses on PCBs. Change if applicable. See
MCR3 Maintenance manual.
Alarm “Error” and the main Power supply level is lower than Check the power supply.
contactor (K) in the power the pre-set value. Correct the voltage level, if
module is not energized. applicable. Check the
calibration of the input
voltage measurement.
Damaged fuse on the PSL board Check the wires and the main
(PSL/F1). contactor coil. Replace the
fuse, if applicable.
Failure in the CCL or PSL module Check the wires. Replace the
wires. defective module. See MCR3
Maintenance manual.
Main contactor (K) in the Failure in the CCL or TBM Check the wires. Replace the
power module is energized module. defective module. See MCR3
but the regulator does not Maintenance manual.
generate any output current.

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6.5.2 Regulator turns ON but suddenly de-energizes

Table: 8 Regulator turns ON but suddenly de-energizes

Protection of the power Power supply is too fast or the See the settings for the
supply to the regulator level is lower than the pre-set Configuration tool in section
became operational. value. 8.2.4 MCR Setup.
Failure in power supply wires or Check the wires going to and
regulator components. inside the regulator. Check
the Fused switch and the
terminals.
Noise coming from the One of the thyristors is not Check the wires going to the
regulator unit and the fuses operating or is short-circuited. thyristor gates and inspect
of the Fused switch have the TBM module.
blown.
Failure in thyristor control pulses. Replace the TBM module.
See MCR3 Maintenance
manual.
One of the thyristors is Replace the TBM module.
interrupted. See MCR3 Maintenance
manual.
Alarm “Overcurrent error”. Overcurrent. Check the maximum output
current and adjust if
necessary.
Check the overcurrent alarm
level and adjust if necessary.
See the settings for the
Configuration tool in section
8.3.4 MCR Setup menu.
Alarm “Open circuit error”. An open circuit in the circuit loop. Check the series loop for
interruptions.
Regulator malfunction. Check the thyristors, the
wires of the transformer and
the choke, the main
contactor, the output
measurement transformer,
and the TBM module.
Alarm “Overload condition”. Regulator malfunction. Check the load of the series
loop.
Check the power
components, the wiring and
the parameter setting of TBM
and CCL.

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6.5.3 Regulator does not produce the requested output current

Table: 9 Regulator does not produce the requested output current

Regulator produces the The maximum brightness step is Disconnect the remote
maximum output current at always set. control line for the max.
all times. brightness step and then
check the remote control
signals.
Failure of the logic. Check the parameter settings
and the CCL.
You can select all brightness One brightness step is always Check the remote control
steps up to a certain step, set. signals.
but no steps above that
Failure of the logic. Check MW and CCL.
step.
You can select only the Failure of the remote control line. Check the remote control
minimum brightness step. line, if the module works
correctly in local control.
Failure of the logic. Check MW and CCL.
The regulator does not Regulator is overloaded. Check the output transformer
reach the output current and tap, the power supply
sends the signal “I fault”. voltage, and the load.
No output current. Input voltage is too low. Check input voltage and the
regulator parameter settings.
Failure of the logic. Check local control, Local
Bus, MW, LMC, CCL, and
TBM modules.
No display on the user Power supply failure. Check mains power supply,
interface. The LED lights on fuses, wires, and PSL board.
the boards are not lit.

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PCB drawings and settings
7 PCB drawings and settings
WARNING
- Do not attempt to use the machine unless you have read and understood
all the information in the safety chapter and you are sure of your ability to
use the machine safely;
- Do not attempt to use the machine unless you know how to stop it in an
emergency as described under emergency stop in the chapter Safety.
7.1 Working with PCBs

7.1.1 Line termination resistors
To prevent line reflections, place line termination resistors (150 to 850 Ohm) only on the modules
that are at either end of the line. The J-Bus and Local bus lines must be terminated this way.
Terminate the Local Bus line on the TBM and LMC modules. For how to terminate the J-Bus line,
see section 3.10.6 Remote control: J-Bus and section 7.5 LMC - PCB1513 – 1593.14.111.
7.1.2 LED RUN

Each PCB has LED lights that signal specific functions related to that PCB. For the specific
functions and locations, see the sections below that describe the PCBs.
Table: 1 LED RUN light functions

LED RUN Description
Blinks once per second The microcontroller is operational.
Blinks at a much higher The microcontroller is in boot-loader mode and a software upload is
rate required.

7.2 UI - PCB1507 – 1593.14.000

The user interface allows you to operate the regulator and to change parameters in a local mode.
For more information on the user interface, see section 8.2 Local user interface.
7.2.1 PCB board
D5
J2
SW1
D2
D3
D4
SW2
J1
7.2.2 Connectors
Table: 2 UI connectors
Connector Connection to
J1 Power supply
J2 Local bus

7.2.3 Dip-switches
Factory setting of the switches:
SW1 - all OFF
SW2 - 1:OFF 2:OFF 3:OFF 4:OFF 5:OFF 6:ON 7:ON 8:ON
SW1 Local Bus -

Line termination Table: 3 SW1 local bus line termination
Switch Function
2 ON: Transmit / E – line termination 150 Ohm
4 Not used
SW2 Various
functions Table: 4 SW2 various functions
Switch Function
1 Not used
2 Not used
3 ON: Lock in boot-loading mode
4 Not used
5 Local Bus - 0 9600 1 19200 0 38400 1 9600
baudrate: Bd Bd Bd Bd
6 0 0 1 1
7 Local Bus - 0 NO 1 NO 0 ODD 1 EVEN
parity: parity parity parity parity
8 0 0 1 1
7.2.4 LEDs
Table: 5 UI LED RUN light functions
LED Function
D2 Local Bus – RXD
D3 Local Bus – TXD
D4 Microcontroller – RUN
D5 Local Bus – isolated 5 V present

7.3 Multiwire - PCB1486 – 1593.13.510 & 1593.13.520 (option)

Each regulator has maximum three multiwire PCBs connected to the LMC unit:
- MW1;
- MW2;
- MW3 (for optional circuit selector only).
Each multiwire PCB has eight input and eight output terminals. They handle incoming and
outgoing signals between the regulator and the remote control. The number of multiwire PCBs
on the regulator determines the maximum number of available signals. You can configure these
signals by using the configuration tool software.
NOTE
It is impossible to attribute the same function to more than one terminal.
For each signal, you can set either a POSITIVE or a NEGATIVE logic. For example, if you
configure an output signal for function A and if the condition of function A becomes TRUE, the
signal contact closes in positive logic and opens in negative logic.
To read the present settings in the configuration tool, see the section 8.3.7 IO menu.
7.3.1 PCB board

The multiwire board delivers a remote control voltage usable to control the relays of this board. It
is protected with polyswitch fuses. This internal remote control voltage is brought to the terminal
block P2:
- Terminal P2/10: positive pole;
- Terminal P2/11: negative pole.
The following straps are available:
Table: 6 Multiwire PCB straps

Strap Description
W5 With strap W5 installed, the internal remote control voltage (negative
pole also internally wired to P2/11) is connected to the common of
the remote control line (P2/9).
W6 With strap W6 installed, the positive pole of the internal remote
control voltage is connected to the common pole for the back-
indication signals.

W6
12 PE
J1
12 11 Vext
11 10 GNDext
10 9 Common
9
8 8 Output 8
P1
7 7 Output 7
6 6 Output 6
5 5 Output 5
4
3 4 Output 4
2 3 Output 3
W5
1 2 Output 2
1 Output 1
12 PE
12 11 GNDext
11
10 10 Vext
9 9 Common
P3
8 8 Input 8
7 7 Input 7
P2
6
5 6 Input 6
4 5 Input 5
3 4 Input 4
2 3 Input 3
1
2 Input 2
1 Input 1
7.3.2 Connectors
Table: 7 MW connectors
P1 Back-indication/output signals
P2 Control/input signals
P3 LMC
J1 Power supply
7.3.3 Factory settings

The following table shows the factory settings for the back-indication signals. Connect the wires
according to these settings.
Table: 8 Factory settings for the MW back-indication signals
MW1 input MW2 input MW3 input

1 Step 1 1 Reset EFD error 1 Circuit 1
2 Step 2 2 Use LFD degraded 2 Circuit 2
mode
3 Step 3 3 Allow write via Bus 3 Free

MW1 input MW2 input MW3 input

4 Step 4 4 Free 4 Free
5 Step 5 5 Free 5 Free
6 Free 6 Free 6 Free
The following table shows the factory settings for the control signals. Connect the wires
according to these settings.
Table: 9 Factory settings for the MW control signals
MW1 output MW2 output MW3output

1 Step 1 obtained 1 Over current alarm 1 Circuit 1 active
2 Step 2 obtained 2 Open circuit alarm 2 Circuit 2 active
3 Step 3 obtained 3 EFD warning level 3 Free
4 Step 4 obtained 4 EFD alarm level 4 Free
5 Step 5 obtained 5 LFD warning level 5 Free
6 MCR is ON 6 LFD alarm level 6 Free
7 Regulation error 7 LFD VA drop 7 Free
warning level
8 Over temperature 8 LFD VA drop alarm 8 Free
alarm level
7.3.4 Input terminals

The table shows examples of functions you can configure to the input connector P2 of boards
MW1 or MW2. Each signal must have its own wire. In addition, each board must have a separate
wire for a common ground.
Table: 10 Functions for connector P2 in MW1 and MW2.
Function Description
Free This terminal is not in use.
ON / OFF A separate ON / OFF signal.

Step 1 Selection for brightness steps.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Reset EFD error Reset EFD alarms, levels 1 and 2.
Use LFD degraded mode Cancel the back-indication of LFD alarm, level 1.
Allow WRITE via bus An external signal that allows the bus to change parameters in
multiwire control. This works only if you set the arbiter to Multiwire
control, Bus A monitoring or Multiwire control, Bus B monitoring.
Table: 11 Functions for connector P2 in MW3
Circuit 1 Selection for circuits.
Circuit 2
Circuit 3
Circuit 4
Circuit 5
Circuit 6
Circuit 7
Circuit 8
7.3.5 Output terminals

The table shows an example of functions you can configure to the output connector P1 of boards
MW1 or MW2. Each signal must have its own wire. In addition, each board must have a separate
wire for a common ground.
NOTE
Warnings are only available if you activated that option through the user interface.
Otherwise, only errors are available.

Table: 12 Functions for connector P1 in MW1 and MW2
Step 1 obtained Back-indication for actual brightness steps.
Step 2 obtained
Step 3 obtained
Step 4 obtained
Step 5 obtained
Step 6 obtained
Step 7 obtained
Step 8 obtained
Overcurrent alarm Regulator has switched itself OFF because of overcurrent in the
loop.
Open circuit alarm Regulator has switched itself OFF because of an open circuit in the
loop.
EFD warning level Level 1 has been exceeded. The actual fault condition may not be
present any more.
EFD alarm level Level 2 has been exceeded. The actual fault condition may not be
present any more.
LFD warning level Level 1, preset quantity of burnt lamps, has been reached. The
warning disappears after the condition is no longer detected.
LFD alarm level Level 2, preset quantity of burnt lamps, has been reached. The
warning disappears after the condition is no longer detected.
LFD VA warning level Level 1, the preset value for VA drop has been exceeded.
LFD VA error level Level 2, the preset value for VA drop has been exceeded.
Lamp life warning Preset time for the lamp is exceeded.
Local bus error One or more modules on the local bus do not communicate.
Bus A down Bus A does not receive messages.
Bus B down Bus B does not receive messages.
Overtemperature This terminal becomes activated when the inside temperature of the
regulator (measured on the LMV) becomes more than the set
maximum temperature. As soon as the temperature goes under the
the set maximum temperature, the terminal becomes nonactive.
MOV blown alarm The system cannot detect the optional lightning arrestor protection
of the input voltage or it must be replaced.
MCR is ON The regulator is ON.
MCR is in local The regulator in is in the local mode.
MCR is in MW remote The regulator in is in the remote mode.
Regulation error
Door OPEN alarm
CSM fault

Table: 13 Functions for connector P1 in MW3
Circuit 1 Selection for circuits.
Circuit 2
Circuit 3
Circuit 4
Circuit 5
Circuit 6
Circuit 7
Circuit 8
CS fault The requested circuits are different than the actual circuits detected.

7.4 J-Bus - PCB1502 – 1590.03.490 (option)

In order to match the load to the characteristic line impedance, you must terminate the databus
lines with resistors provided on the LMC. This creates a reflection-free communication with less
disturbances. See section 3.9.2 J-Bus and 3.10.6 Remote control: J-Bus.
A regulator is always a slave on the J-Bus. There can be a maximum of 31 regulators on one bus
section with one common bus master.
7.4.1 PCB board

This small PCB provides the interconnection of the user J-Bus(ses) with the LMC. The PCB is
equipped with gas arrestors for overvoltage protection. For how to terminate the J-Bus line, see
section 3.10.6 Remote control: J-Bus and section 7.5 LMC - PCB1513 – 1593.14.111.
P6
P1 P2 P3 P4
P5

7.4.2 Connectors
Table: 14 J-Bus connectors
P1 J-Bus control for Bus A
P2 J-Bus control for Bus A
P3 J-Bus control for Bus B
P4 J-Bus control for Bus B
P5 PE
P6 LMC
7.5 LMC - PCB1513 – 1593.14.111

The LMC module communicates with the other modules as a master via a local bus. The LMC
processes and distributes the messages it receives from the modules. Each slave has a control
line to request transmission of data to the LMC.
The local bus connection uses the RS485 protocol to send isolated signals over two wires.

7.5.1 PCB board

NOTE
Install strap J5, if the regulator has an input voltage range from 208 to 240 V.
Remove strap J5, if the regulator has an input voltage range from 380 to 415 V.If the
strap J5 is not placed correctly, output voltage monitoring may be inaccurate.Strap
J4 is only for factory use (removed for normal operation).
C07 C06
DS1
SW1
C011 SW4
DS7
C012
DS8
C01
SW2
C013
DS2
C014
DS11 DS9
SW6
SW5
DS10
SW7
C08 SW3
DS5
DS3
C03
DS6
DS4
C09
C04
C010 C05
7.5.2 Connectors
Table: 15 LMC connectors
Connector Type Connection to

C01 20-pin, flat connector, grey J-bus
C03 10-pin, flat connector, blue Local bus
C04 20-pin, flat connector, blue EFD PCB
C05 9-pole, Sub-D female Dongle
C07 6-pin Phoenix, grey Power supply

Connector Type Connection to

C08 26-pin, flat connector, grey MW3
C11 3-pin stocko Not in use
C12 3-pin stocko Not in use
7.5.3 Dip-switches
Factory setting of the switches:
SW1 - all OFF
SW2 - all OFF
SW3 - 1:ON 2:ON 3:ON 4:OFF 5:OFF 6:OFF 7:OFF 8:OFF
SW4 - J-Bus slave number
SW5 - Depending on the presence of the modules
SW6 - 1:OFF 2:OFF 3:OFF 4:OFF 5:OFF 6:ON 7:ON 8:ON
SW1 J-Bus A - This switch handles line termination for J-Bus A. The switch also determines the use of two- or
Line termination four-wire transmission.
Terminating the line at both ends of the databus with straps helps to match the load closely to the
characteristic line impedance. This creates a reflection-free communication bus that has less
disturbances. Set the straps as follows:
- For a two-line system, set only the straps for the line “Transmit / E”.
- For a four-line system, set the straps for both lines “Transmit / E” and “Receive / R”.
NOTE
Make sure that you only place the line termination resistors at the end of the line. If
you set the straps also elsewhere on the line, the signals are weakened. This can
cause the regulator to not function correctly!
Table: 16 SW1 J-Bus A line termination

Switch Function
4 OFF = 2 wire / ON = 4 wire
6 ON: Receive / R – Line termination 150 Ohm
8 Not used
SW2 J-Bus B - This switch handles line termination for J-Bus B. The switch also determines the use of two- or
Line termination four-wire transmission.
Terminating the line at both ends of the databus with straps helps to match the load closely to the
characteristic line impedance. This creates a reflection-free communication bus that has less
disturbances. Set the straps as follows:

- For a two-line system, set only the straps for the line “Transmit / E”.
- For a four-line system, set the straps for both lines “Transmit / E” and “Receive / R”.
NOTE
Make sure that you only place the line termination resistors at the end of the line. If
you also place other straps, the signals on the line are weakened. This can cause an
incorrect functioning of the MCR³!
Table: 17 SW2 J-Bus B line termination

Switch Function
4 OFF = 2 wire / ON = 4 wire
6 ON: Receive / R – line termination 150 Ohm
8 Not used
SW3 Local Bus

and Sync line - Table: 18 SW3 local bus and sync line termination
Line termination
Switch Function
4 Not used
6 ON: Receive / R – line termination 150 Ohm
8 Not used
SW4 J-Bus slave J-Bus slave number, composed by the switches in the position OFF:
number
Table: 19 SW4 J-Bus slave number
Switch Hexadecimal value Decimal value

1 01 hex 1
2 03 hex 2
3 04 hex 4

Switch Hexadecimal value Decimal value

4 08 hex 8
5 10 hex 16
6 20 hex 32
7 40 hex 64
8 80 hex 128
SW5 Local Bus - This switch allows you to enable or disable Local Bus modules. The switch setting on LMC
modules permits disabling the detection of the optional units. This means that the Local Bus to these units
is deactivated.
Table: 20 SW5 local bus modules
Switch Function
1 ON: UI enabled
2 ON: EFD enabled
3 ON: LFD enabled
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 Not used
7 Not used
8 ON: dongle enabled
SW6 Various
functions Table: 21 SW6 various functions
Switch Function
1 ON: Local Kill
2 ON: E2P init
3 ON: Lock in boot-loader
4 Not used
5 Local Bus - 0 9600 1 19200 0 38400 1 9600
baudrate: Bd Bd Bd Bd
6 0 0 1 1
7 Local Bus - 0 NO 1 NO 0 ODD 1 EVEN
parity: parity parity parity parity
8 0 0 1 1

SW7 Not used.
7.5.4 LEDs
Table: 22 LMC LED RUN light functions
LED Function
DS1 J-Bus A – isolated 5 V present
DS2 J-Bus B – isolated 5 V present
DS3 Local Bus – isolated 5 V present
DS4 Local Bus – TXD
DS5 Sync line signal
DS6 Local Bus – RXD
DS7 J-Bus A – RXD
DS8 J-Bus A – TXD
DS9 J-Bus B – RXD
DS10 J-Bus B – TXD
DS11 Microcontroller - RUN

Appendix
8 Appendix
8.1 Checks and measurements

8.1.1 Input current
1. The main switch is OFF.
2. Make sure that the main power supply is dedicated to that regulator only.
3. Make sure that all connectors are securely in place.
4. Measure the input voltage (V) to the regulator. Use a True RMS Multimeter, current clamp
and protection gloves.
5. Make sure that the input current is compatible with the regulator. Check the regulator
nameplate.
8.1.2 Output current

2. Measure the output voltage (V) of the regulator. Use a True RMS Multimeter, current clamp
and protection gloves.
8.1.3 Switchboard current

2. Make sure that the fuse breaker voltage of the switchboard is compatible with the regulator.
Check the regulator nameplate. Allowed variance by standards:
- IEC: +10 %
- FAA: +-10 %
3. Switch the main switch ON.

4. Measure the voltage (V) of the switchboard. Use a True RMS Multimeter, current clamp and
protection glowes.
8.1.4 Continuity of series circuit

Calculate the continuity of the series circuit. Use the following formula:
Rprim = ρ x 1/s
ρ = 18 x 10-3 Ohm mm2:m
Example
circuit length is 8000m
cable section is 6mm2
Rprim = ρ x 8000:6 = 24 Ohm
8.1.5 Insulation resistance

Calculate the insulation resistance of the series circuit as follows:
- Measure the insulation resistance of the series circuit. Use the insulation tester Megger
500V or 1000V.
- Calculate the theoretical insulation resistance of the series circuit. Use the following
specification:
Table: 1 Theoretical insulation resistance for the series circuit
Item Maximum insulation resistance current (standard:

ICAO, part 5, § 3.9.4.7) [µA]
Series transformer 2
100 m of cable with standard number 1
of connectors

Appendix
Example: a runway centre-line circuit with 133 light fixtures

- Total length of the circuit is 8 Km;
- Allowed leakage for transformers is 133 x 2µA = 266 µA
- Allowed leakage for the cable is 80 x 1µA = 80 µA
- Total allowed leakage for this circuit is 266 µA + 80 µA = 346 µA
- When you test with 5000 V:
- R >> 5000 V
- R >> 14450867 Ohm
- R >> 14 MOhm
8.1.6 Cable capacitance

Measure the cable capacitance towards the ground as follows:
2. The LFD module (option) is connected to the regulator.
3. Connect a multimeter to the regulator output cable. Use a Multimeter that has an internal
resistance of 10 MOhm. A reading of 400 V DC means that the cable is properly insulated.
4. Disconnect the 500 V DC power cable to the LFD module. The Multimeter now measures
the discharge time of the cable capacitance from 400 V DC to 147 V DC.
If the cable capacitance is 1 µF, the measured voltage decreases from 400 V DC to 147 V DC
(=0.37x400) in approximately 10 seconds.
If the voltage you measure with the LFD module connected is already 330 V DC, the cable
leakage resistance is approximately 10 MOhm. In this case, the discharge time is approximately
5 seconds for a cable capacitance of 1 µF.
8.2 Local user interface

8.2.1 Local user interface screen
Screen
D
C
B
A
A Push-buttons C Menu rows
B Push-button functions D Title row
Navigate the local Use the push-buttons to navigate through the menus. The selected function of each push-button
use interface shows on the screen above the button. The table shows the available functions for the push-
buttons:

Appendix
Table: 2 Push-button functions
Function Action
ABORT Stop the selected action and to return to the previous menu.
BACK Go back to the previous menu.
CLEAR Clear the error list.
CONTINUE Confirm an action and go to the next step.
DOWN Scroll down on a menu that has more lines that the screen can show
at one time.
MENU On the start page, push Menu to browse the available menus.
RESET When a fatal errors occur, you can clear the error after you have
found the cause.
SELECT Confirm a selection.
START Push Start to open the menu that is selected on the screen.
TOGGLE Push Toggle to choose an option from a list.
UP Scroll up on a menu that has more lines that the screen can show at
one time.
8.2.2 MCR Control
The menu allows you to change between local and remote control. You can also change the
selected brightness step and select the circuits for a circuit selector (option).
Table: 3 MCR Control menu
Item Range
MCR master Change between local and remote mode.
Step Change the selected brightness step.
Circuit 1-8 Set the enabled circuits ON or OFF if the regulator has a circuit
selector.
8.2.3 MCR View errors
The menu shows a list of latest error messages.
CAUTION
Be careful when you clear the screen because error messages are not stored.
The clear button does not solve the errors.
Table: 4 MCR View menu

Item Range
Error Shows only the latest error messages. The system does not
store error messages.

Appendix
8.2.4 MCR Setup
Output current The menu allows you to change the settings for the output current.
Table: 5 MCR Setup menu

Item Range
Nominal output current [A] 6.6 or 8.3 or 12 or 20
Overcurrent level 1 [%] 2.0 - 7.5
Overcurrent delay 1 [s] 1.0 - 12.0
Overcurrent level 2 [%] 4.5 - 25
Overcurrent delay 2 [s] 0.0 - 10.0
Step settling speed [s] 0.0 - 2.5
Regulation error value [%] 1.5 – 25
Regulation error delay [s] 1.0 - 12
Switch ON delay [s] 0.0 - 1.0 s
Switch OFF if overload NO / YES
Shut-down current value [A] 0.00 - 2.40
Remote reset allowed YES / NO
MCR in STOPBAR mode NORMAL / STOPBAR
LOW speed regulation ON / OFF
Step data The menu allows you to set the number of brightness steps available.
Table: 6 Step data menu
Item Description
Number of steps Set to a minimum of 3 and maximum of 8 steps.
Step 1 [0.01 A] 1.8 up to the value of the next step.
Step 2 - 7 Set a value from the previous step to the next step. For a 6.6 A
regulator, set a difference of at least 0.1 A between two steps.
For a 20 A regulator, set a difference of at least 0.3 A between
two steps.
Step 8 Set the value from the previous step to the maximum value.

Appendix
Default mode The menu allows you to set default values that the regulator uses when the remote control (J-
Bus) connection is down for longer than the time set in the menu.
Table: 7 Default mode menu
Item Description
Default mode Set the parameter either to Use default or Use actual. You can
only set default values if you select Use default.
Default time [s] The time after which the regulator start using the default
settings.
Default step Choose a default step. You can set the parameter either to OFF
or from 1 to 8.
Default CSM Set each circuit to ON / OFF.
Supply voltage
CAUTION
Do not change these parameters without a recommendation from ADB.
Wrongly set parameters can damage the regulator.
Table: 8 Supply voltage menu

Item Range
Nominal supply voltage [V] 220, 230, 240, 380, 400 or 415
Mains frequency [Hz] 50 or 60 (measured)
Fuse range 63 or 125
Mains switch OFF level [%] 70 - 80
Mains switch ON level [%] 80 - 90
Mains warning level [%] 110 - 130
TAP setting 2/8 to 8/8
IO
Table: 9 IO menu
Item Range
Multiwire 1 The system detects the available multiwire modules. Multiwire 3
is reserved for the circuit selector. You cannot change the input /
Multiwire 2
output functions wit the local interface. To change these
Multiwire 3 functions, use the configuration tool, see section 8.3.7 IO menu.
Bus A The J-Bus(ses) must be enabled before you can use them. This
section allows you to monitor the slave number for Bus A. You
Bus B
can also change J-Bus baudrate and parity settings separately
for Bus A and B.

Appendix
Item Range
Arbiter Set the signal source for remote control. You can also set a
priority for different systems. If you set this parameter to
disabled, remote control is not possible.
Local kill Disable local control.
Temperature limit Set an upper temperature limit between 20 oC and 70 oC. This
gives only an alert, it does not shut down the regulator.
Mains protection Option.
Door open Option.
Versions This menu shows the present software version of each module. If the local bus does not detect a
module, the marking -.-- shows instead of the software version. You can update these software
versions only with the configuration tool. See section 8.3 Configuration tool software.
Serial numbers This menu shows the serial number of each module. If the local bus does not detect a module,
the marking -.-- shows instead of the module serial number. You cannot change these numbers.
8.2.5 CSM Circuit Selector and AGLAS (options)
CSM and AGLAS are mutually exclusive.
Table: 10 CSM Circuit Selector menu
Item Range
AGLAS installed The parameter shows whether the AGLAS system is detected.
CSM installed The parameter shows whether the CSM is detected.
CSM mode The available modes:
- Simultaneous: the regulator can connect to a number of the
available circuits at the same time;
- Alternate: the regulator can connect to only one circuit at a
time.
Circuit 1 - 8 Set each circuit to enabled / disabled.

Appendix
8.2.6 EFD Earth Fault Detection (option)
Table: 11 Earth Fault Detection menu
Item Range
EFD Control Disabled / enabled
EFD Reset error YES / NO
EFD ON if MCR is OFF YES / NO
If this is set to YES, the EFD works even if the regulator is
switched OFF.
EFD Startup [s] 4 - 120
EFD Level 1 [MOhm] 1 - 255
You can set a warning level even if you do not specify a value.
EFD Level 2 [MOhm] 0.06 - 9.99
You can set an error level even if you do not specify a value.
EFD Calibration Start the calibration.
8.2.7 LFD Lamp Fault Detection (option)
CAUTION
- Level 1 and level 2 both have a range of up to 31, but level 2 must always
be larger than level 1.
- LFD VA-drop levels: both can be set to any value between 1 and 50, but
level 2 must always be higher than level 1.
Table: 12 Lamp Fault Detection menu

Item Range
LFD Control Disabled / enabled
LFD Degraded mode YES / NO
LFD Level 1 [lamps 1-4
LFD Level 2 [lamps] 3 - 31
LFD VA-drop level 1 [%] 1 - 19
LFD VA-drop level 2 [%] 11 - 50

Appendix
8.2.8 LFD Calibration (option)
Table: 13 LFD Calibration menu
Item Description
LFD View sets Display the different circuit combinations (sets) for the LFD
calibration. There are 1, 2, 4, or 8 sets available, depending on
the installed options.
LFD Active set Select the circuit combination (set) to be calibrated.
If no sets are selected, the display shows Invalid.
LFD Select CSM circuits Select the circuit combination for which the LFD calibration is
performed.
LFD Warm-up time [s] Set the time to 10 - 1200 seconds. The time depends on the
length of the circuit and the number of transformers.
LFD Do REFERENCE Start the calibration.
Calibration
LFD No. of lamps removed Set the number of lamps to be removed to a value from 1 to 31.
LFD LAMPS REMOVED Start the calibration.
Calibration
LFD Erase calibration Erase LFD calibrations for the active set.
8.2.9 Hour Counters (option)
Hour counters are set to disabled by default. If a CSM is installed, you can enable hour counters
for different circuits.
Table: 14 Hour Counters menu
Item Description
Hour counters (h) There are two types of hour counters:
- Counters that measure the number of hours the regulator is
ON.
ON and produces output current that is higher than a set
value.
If the regulator has a circuit selector, each circuit has its own
hour counter.
Hour Limits Set the values that the hour counters use to monitor the output
current.
Hour Counters Reset Reset hour counters.

Appendix
8.2.10 Display
Table: 15 Display menu
Item Description
Display Contrast [%] The contrast of the display is locked to 100 %.
Display time-out [s] Set the parameter from 5.0 to 124.5 seconds. The last value
locks the display, that is, the backlight always remains ON and
the display shows LOCK.
Embedded language Shows the main language of the user interface.
Extra language Choose an alternative language if another language is available.
8.3 Configuration tool software

You can operate the regulator directly from your PC with the configuration tool. To install the
configuration tool on your PC, see section 8.3.1 Install configuration tool.
8.3.1 Install configuration tool

The configuration tool is a software that gives you full control of the entire regulator from your PC.
You can use the tool to configure the regulator after installation or maintenance work.
WARNING
Do not use the configuration tool unless you have permission to do so. If you
activate the configuration tool, you transfer all control of the regulator to the
tool. In this situation, remote or local control of the regulator is not possible.
Requirements System requirements:

- PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP operation system;
- At least 50 Mbytes free disk space;
- 1 free serial communication (COM) port, or a virtual serial communication port over a USB
bridge or a PCMCIA card;
- PC user account with either administrator or power user rights.
Configuration tool package:

- 1 dongle with embedded software;
- 1 installation CD-Rom with a flasher program;
- 2 cables:
- Extension cable (DB9M/DB9M-1,5 m;
- Cable null modem (DB9F/DB9F-1,8 m.
Install software 1. Open Windows Explorer.

2. In Windows Explorer, open the main folder of the installation CD-ROM.
3. Run the setup application file. Follow the instructions of the installation program. The
software is now installed.
4. Copy the system upgrade files (.upl) from the installation CD to the directory where you
installed the software.
NOTE
If you want to use a dongle for the FCU system with the regulator, you must install
the applicable dongle software in the configuration tool, from the menu Configuration
> Software update.

Appendix
Connect cables
1. Make sure the regulator is switched OFF.
2. Take off the front panel.
3. Connect the extension cable to the dongle
(B) and to the PC connector of the regulator
(A). You can connect directly to any A
regulator or to an LMC unit. B
4. Put back the front panel. Use a clamp to C
hold the panel to its place so that the cable
can come out freely.
5. Connect the cable null modem to the
dongle (B) and to the serial communication
port of your PC (C).
Start software 1. Switch the regulator ON. The regulator also supplies power to the dongle.
2. Start the configuration tool. Go to Start > All programs > MCR_WIN > MCR_WIN.
Alternatively click the MCR_WIN.exe file in the directory where you installed the software.
The configuration tool opens.
3. Select the menu Configuration.
4. Select the applicable serial communication port (COM) to which you connected the dongle.
NOTE
The baud rate and parity settings for the communication between the PC, dongle
and the regulator must be the same. For the dongle, the default baud rate is 38400
and the default parity setting is EVEN.
5. The dongle makes the connection to the regulator automatically.
8.3.2 Configuration tool screen

A
E
C
A Menu bar D Active menu view

B Status view E Error message
C Communication connection status view

Appendix
Table: 16 Screen structure
Screen item Description

Menu bar The menu bar shows the available menu items and the Exit button.
Status view This view is always visible. The view shows the present status of the
input and output current. It allows you to change the selected
brightness step and select the active circuits. The view also shows
error messages and status of burnt lamps.
Communication This view shows possible communication errors between the dongle
connection status view and the regulator.
Active menu view The active menu changes when you select a menu item from the
menu bar. You can scroll this view up or down.
8.3.3 Control menu

The menu allows you to change the selected brightness step and select circuits (optional).
Table: 17 Control menu
Item Range
Step You can change the selected brightness step.
Circuit 1 - 8 If the regulator has a circuit selector, you can set the enabled
circuits ON or OFF.
Remote reset You can reset the regulator.
8.3.4 MCR Setup menu
Identification and The menu shows you the software versions and serial numbers of all the PCBs installed in the
software versions regulator. If a mode is not detected, the marking -.-- shows instead of the software version. Note
that you cannot change the software version without a corresponding software upload.
Output current The menu allows you to change the default settings for output current.
Table: 18 Output current menu
Item Description
Output current Shows the maximum and minimum output current of the
regulator. You can change this value in the Installation menu.
Steps Set the number of brightness steps available. For each step, you
can set a step value. For a 6.6 A regulator, set a difference of at
least 0.1 A between two steps. For a 20 A regulator, set a
difference of at least 0.3 A between two steps.

Appendix
Item Description
Shut-down If the regulator has a circuit selector, you can set a Shut-down
current value. When you switch OFF a circuit, the regulator
lowers temporarily the output current of the circuit to this value.
Overcurrent alarm levels Set alarm levels for overcurrent situations.
Mode of operation Set parameters that define the operation mode for the output
current.
Remote reset Reset the regulator. The Remote reset allowed parameter shows
you if a reset is possible.
Default operation Set parameters for default mode operation. These parameters
are used during a communication failure between the regulator
and remote control or LMC/CCL modules.
Mains supply This menu shows the present mains supply values.
Table: 19 Mains supply menu
Item Range
Mains supply & frequency This section shows information about the mains supply. You can
only change these values in the Installation menu.
Alarm levels Define alarm levels for mains supply.
Circuit selector If the regulator has a Circuit selector, this menu allows you to enable or disable circuits.
Table: 20 Circuit selector menu (option)
Item Range
Mode of operation This section shows if a Circuit selector is installed. You can also
set the mode of operation to alternate or simultaneous.
Circuits This section allows you to enable or disable circuits.
Error simulation This menu allows you to simulate errors. You can use the simulated errors to test the connection
between the regulator and the remote control system.
Table: 21 Error simulation menu
Item Range
Output current Simulate output current errors. Available options are:
overcurrent, open circuit, overload, output current deviates, or
output current unstable.
Mains voltage Simulate mains voltage errors. Available options are: mains
voltage too low, mains voltage too high, or mains voltage
unstable.

Appendix
Input/output This menu shows the status data for different input and output values. The menu also lets you to
measurements calibrate some measurements for the CCL module.
WARNING
Any calibration is potentially harmful because high voltages and currents are
involved.
Item Range
Measurements This section shows the different input and output values.
Calibration Calibrate input and output measurements for the CCL module.
You must do this every time after you replaced the CCL unit.
When other PCBs are exchanged, a calibration is not required.
When the regulator is in short-circuit, you can calibrate the
regulator only roughly. For fine-tuning, the regulator must be in
full load.
For most values, when you start a calibration, there is first an
offset adjustment. This means that the regulator switches OFF.
Then it switches to the maximum output current and requests
you to enter the correct reading.
Hour counters Hour counters are set to disabled by default. If a CSM is installed, you can enable hour counters
for different circuits.
Table: 22 Hour counter menu (option)
Item Description
Hour counters [hour] There are two types of hour counters:
ON.
ON and produces an output current that is higher than a
user-defined value.
If the regulator has a circuit selector, each circuit has its own
hour counter.
Hour Limits Set the upper limit of hour counters. When this limit is exceeded,
an alert is generated.

Appendix
8.3.5 EFD menu (option)

This menu allows you to control the Earth Fault Detection (EFD) module.
Table: 23 EFD menu

Item Range
Control commands This section allows you to enable or disable the EFD module.
EFD Calibration Start the calibration.
After a successful calibration, the module can measure correctly
the leakage current of the field circuit. The EFD module then
translates this to a corresponding leakage resistance.
Setup Set a startup time for the series loop. Count four seconds for
each 1km of cable, if the cable capacitance is less than 0.2 µF/
km.
Alarms Set alarm levels to warn about leakages and simulate EFD
errors.
8.3.6 LFD menu (option)

This menu allows you to control the Lamp Fault Detection (LFD) module.
Table: 24 LFD menu
Item Range
Control commands This section allows you to enable or disable the LFD module.
Alarms Set alarm levels to warn about leakages and simulate an LFD
errors.
LFD Calibration Start the calibration.
8.3.7 IO menu
Table: 25 IO menu
Item Description
Hardware present Shows the detected hardware modules.
IO Arbiter Set the signal source for remote control. You can also set a
priority for different systems. If Arbiter is set to disabled, remote
control is not possible.
Local Kill Allows you to disable local control.
Warning messages Shows the UI and J-Bus warnings detected by the system.
Temperature Set an upper temperature limit between 20 oC and 70 oC to
protect the regulator from overheating.
Bus If ADB has enabled J-Bus, you can change the J-Bus baudrate
and parity settings separately for Bus A and B. You can also
monitor the slave number value.
Multiwire Change the back-indication/control functions of each signal for
MW 1, MW 2, and MW 3. MW 3 is reserved for the circuit
selector.

Appendix
8.3.8 Save
This menu allows you to save and restore IO profiles.
Table: 26 Save menu
Item Description
Save Save the IO settings parameters as a profile on your PC. You
can later restore the profile if necessary or upload the profile to
another regulator.
Restore Upload an IO settings profile to the regulator. Before you can do
this, you must have a profile saved on your PC.
8.3.9 Installation
This menu allows you to view and change factory settings of the regulator.
CAUTION
Do not change these parameters without a permission from ADB. If you give
wrong values to these parameters, you can damage the regulator and the load.
Table: 27 Installation menu

Item Description
Nominal supply voltage [V] 220, 230, 240, 380, 400 or 415
Maximum output current [A] 6.6 or 8.3 or 12 or 20.
Mains supply fuse [A] 63 or 125
Power transformer This section shows the different power transformers of the
specifications regulator.
Circuit selector or AGLAS This section shows the presence and operational mode of the
circuit selector or AGLAS.
Fast startup Do not use this option!

Appendix
8.3.10 Configuration
This menu allows you to configure the communication between the regulator and your PC. It also
configures this software and allows you to upload new software versions to the regulator.
Table: 28 Configuration menu

Item Range
Communication port Select the serial communication port your PC uses to connect to
the dongle.
COM port configuration Change the baudrate and parity parameters for the serial
communication port.
Buzzer control Enable or disable a sound notification for the PC.
Upload software Upload a new software version for a module.
Each module has its own software version that can be changed
when a new release becomes available. To upload a software
file:
- Save the file to the installation menu of the configuration
tool;
- Available software versions show on the screen;
- Click a file to start the upload.
Language selection This section shows the available languages for the configuration
tool. The default language is English.
8.4 Abbreviations
Table: 29 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
AGLAS Airfield Ground Lighting Automation System
CCL Current Control Logic
CS Circuit Selector
CSM Circuit Selector Module
EFD Earth Fault Detection
LA Lightning arrestor
LFD Lamp Fault Detection
LMC Local Master Circuit
MW Multiwire
PCB PC Board
PE Protective Earth
PSL Power Supply Logic
TBM Thyristor Block Module
UI User Interface

Appendix

Further information: Addresses:
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Installation Manual: Microprocessor Controlled Constant Current Regulator Type MCR 2.5 kVA To 30kVA

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Microprocessor controlled constant current regulator

N.V. ADB S.A. Address: Leuvensesteenweg 585, B-1930 Zaventem, Belgium

Cabinet size Icon used Description

Big cabinet Regulators from 15 to 30 kVA.

- Familiarize yourself with the content;

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1.1 Warning signs

Warning sign that identifies a hazard.

Mandatory action sign that communicates an action to be taken to avoid a hazard.

Prohibition symbol that defines a prohibited action.

REMOTE CONTROL : MAN. 8STEPS

TELECOM : 8BRILL. MAX.

AVANT UTILISATION MADE IN BELGIUM

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1.2 Intended use

Table: 1 Applicable standards

1.4 Safety devices

1.5 Safety precautions

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2.1 MCR³ 2.5 to 12.5 kVa

Main items A Thyristor heatsink

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2.1.2 Specifications for MCR³ 2.5 to 12.5 kVa

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Table: 1 Specifications for MCR³ 2.5 to 12.5 kVa

Operation from -5 % to -15 % (FAA) or from -10 % to -15 %

Operation at +15 % of the nominal input voltage is restricted to

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2.2 MCR³ 15 to 30 kVa

Main items A Thyristor heatsink

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Main items A Input terminals and fuses F2, F3 and F4

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2.2.2 Specifications for MCR³ 15 to 30 kVa

Operation from -5 % to -15 % (FAA) or from -10 % to -15 %

Operation at +15 % of the nominal input voltage is restricted to

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2.3 Ambient conditions

Table: 3 Ambient conditions

2.4 Power factor and efficiency

Table: 4 Standards for regulator power factor and efficiency

2.5 Working principle

A Input power supply

The regulator is a microprocessor-controlled constant current regulator. The regulator supplies

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SW2 C010 C05

A UI logic N Output measurement transformer TI 2

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Remote control The regulator can be controlled remotely with

J-Bus (option) J-Bus can be either a single or a dual databus:

Options The regulator has these optional components:

- Earth Fault Detection (EFD):

- Lamp Fault Detection (LFD):

2.6 User interface

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Table: 5 Control modes

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3.1 Main pre-installation procedure

3.2 Substation specifications

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