Schneider VPL12N Power Factor Controller, VarPlus Logic

The Schneider Electric VPL12N is a PowerLogic automatic power factor correction (PFC) controller with 12 output contact steps. It accepts a supply voltage of 90 to 550 V AC (up to 999 kV AC with an external voltage transformer), supports manual and automatic operating modes, and provides four-quadrant measurement for installations that include generator applications.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: VPL12N
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN:
• Series / range: PowerLogic
• Product type: Automatic power factor correction (PFC) controller
• Output steps: 12
• Rated supply voltage: 90...550 V AC; up to 999 kV AC with external VT
• Measured voltage: 90...550 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• CT current input: X/5 A and X/1 A (measurement range 0...5 A)
• Number of quadrants: 4
• Communication: Modbus RS485
• Input: 1 x volt-free contact
• Display: Backlit LCD, 56 x 25 mm
• Target cos phi: 0.7 inductive to 0.7 capacitive
• Step switching delay: 5...1200 s between successive activations on same step
• Time delay range: 1...6500 s
• Control relay output: up to 5 A 250 V AC 50/60 Hz
• Alarm relay output: 5 A 250 V AC 50/60 Hz
• IP rating: IP41 (front), IP20 (rear)
• Mounting: Panel mount, cutout 138 x 138 mm, panel thickness 1...3 mm
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 144 x 144 x 58 mm
• Weight: 0.6 kg
• Operating temperature: -20...60 °C
• Storage temperature: -40...85 °C
• Operating altitude: up to 2000 m
• Standards: IEC 61000-6-4, IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61326-1, EN 61010-1, UL 61010-1
• Certifications: CE, EAC, NRTL, cNRTL

Features and benefits:

• Measures power factor, THD(I), and per-phase active, reactive, and apparent power with +/- 1% voltage and current accuracy
• Comprehensive alarm system covering step capacity loss, step faults, overcompensation, capacitor overcurrent, overtemperature, overvoltage, and THD excess
• Modbus RS485 communication for integration into energy management and building automation systems
• CT polarity and phase rotation insensitivity simplifies installation wiring
• Step program selection: automatic, LIFO, or linear sequencing

Applications:

• Automatic reactive power compensation panels in industrial facilities
• Power factor correction in commercial building electrical installations
• Compensation cabinet control in installations with generator sets or mixed loads
• Energy monitoring and management in low and medium voltage networks

Compliant with IEC 61000-6-4, IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61326-1, EN 61010-1, and UL 61010-1. Part of the Schneider Electric PowerLogic range.

Also known as: Schneider VPL12N, Schneider Electric VPL12N, PowerLogic PFC Controller 12-step, VarPlus Logic VPL12.