Power Factor Control Relays, C-Series


	BELUK Power Quality Instruments BLR, KSR and EMM-5

The Beluk family of products consist of the BLR series of Power Factor Controllers, KSR Capacitor Protection Relay and EMM 5 Power Analyzer.
The BLR - CX controller is the latest in the BLR series, replacing the older BLR-CA, CB and CC models. The descriptions that follow provide some details about the BLR - CX (and also historic information on the older models for users who have these instruments installed now).

For additional information, please click the link to our download page where PDF files of bulletins and installation instructions for most instruments may be found. Extra detail is included on this page for the BLR-CX along with a specific link to obtain the complete instruction manual for the unit.

Additional products from Beluk are accessories to the power factor correction function such as software and data loggers for the BLR series plus static contactors. Please contact Illimite directly for information on these items.


	The BLR-CX Power Factor Controller

The BLR-CX controller has incorporated all of the features of the - CA, - CB and - CC models plus added new capabilities to make this new unit an even greater value than its predecessors!
There only two options offered for the BLR-CX controller as all other items are now standard: the options are the addition of a temperature controlled fan relay and the second PF target (option - L) and a measurement option (option - M) that provides a display of the electrical system parameters - full descriptions for options are included below and in a PDF instruction manual available on request.

BLR-CX Standard Features

n 4-quadrant measurement of reactive and constant supervision of inductive / capacitive load

n measurement and supervision of each step of kvar output during switching process

n adjustment of transformer ratios for control purposes is not required on standard models.
(On BLR-CX-xx-M or -L-M input of the CT & PT ratios are required for indication of values measured).

n adjustment of target cos phi in the range of 0.70 (lag) to 1.0 to 0.90 (lead)

n adjustable switching time from 5 to 1200 seconds

n manual switching may be selected whenever required

n no-volt release with power interruption greater than 35 ms.

n 90 second lockout time following power failure and subsequent power restoration.

n optical (LED) indication of each individual stage

n display of measured power factor

n failure alarm if target cos j is not achieved (after completion of 75 switching cycles)

n instrument may be connected in either a three phase system or a single phase

n available in 4, 6, 8 or 12 step models

n asymmetrical switching time delays are user programmable

n automatic alarm indication of failed steps

n automatic and “1111” (first in, last out - last in, first out) switching programs are user selectable

The upper photograph shows the front of BLR-CX or BLR-CX-L. In addition to the standard features listed above, the “L” option provides a rear mounted temperature sensor and internal measuring circuits + output relay that may be used to control a fan when a preset temperature has been sensed. The preset temperature set points are 30° C, 35° C, 40° C & 45° C.
Fan control option “L” is a simple and inexpensive way to monitor and control the cabinet temperature allowing any heated capacitors to cool down to their correct operating levels.
The “L” option also includes a second power factor target that is typically used for night tariff operation.

The lower image is the BLR-CX-M or BLR-CX-L-M. The “M” option adds the capability to select and display measured electrical system values in addition to the standard display of power factor. In order to accurately display system parameters, the CT and PT ratios must be entered into the instrument: this is performed using the “+” and “-” touch pads and only has to be entered one time as the values are stored in non-volatile memory. The BLR unit will normally display the measured power factor but at any time a user can select voltage, current, total active power, total reactive power or frequency using the same + and - pads. The selected parameter will be displayed until the user chooses to return the selection to power factor or other system value.

The rear of the BLR-CX is shown at the right. Instrument supply voltage input (separate from the measurement voltage) is connected at the lower left along with “L” option temperature sensor plus connections for fan control and night tariff functions.
On the right are the connections for the CT, measurement voltage, alarm relay and the step control relays.
The BLX-CX series includes a basic TTL connector (upper left) that may be wired to a laptop computer through a TTL to RS232 converter (available separately from Illimite) This connection allows some simple data acquisition such as before / after cos phi values plus which step or steps were used in the compensation. The data is time tagged using the laptop’s system time.




				Connection of all wiring is made by pushing down on a “tab” next to each conductor’s location; this opens the wire clamp cage allowing a stripped wire to enter, releasing the ‘tab’ again retains the wire through the cage’s spring pressure and the connection is complete. This time saving method uses a small flat blade screwdriver to apply the pressure to the tab.




						A panel cutout of 138 x 138 mm is required to mount the BLR-CX. For retrofit applications where an existing 137 x 137 mm opening is to be used, 8 small locating tabs are simply removed and the instrument will fit precisely. Two mounting clamps are molded into the instrument case providing fast and secure retention of the BLR-CX in the panel or cabinet.


		To receive a copy of the complete BLR-CX installation and operating instructions, please send an email with BLR-CX in the subject line and your name, company name and phone in the text - we will send you a PDF file in return Click envelope to start your email!



				For information on the new EMM-5 Power Analyzer and the KSR Capacitor Protection Relay, please click on the appropriate photograph. Thank you for your interest in all of the Beluk products!

Please note that the instruments below have been discontinued and the details are provided for existing users -- for information on the NEW BLR-CM (not shown) - Please contact Illimite by email - thanks!

BLR-CA BLR-CB BLR-CC BLR-CM

When developing the BLR series of power factor controllers, the Beluk engineerinig staff attached great importance to simplicity of installation and operation . With the new design of the products, each instrument automatically sets up after a few simple switch settings by the installer. It is no longer necessary to select the starting current (C/k value) or a fixed switching program.
The relays start working as soon as they have been correctly connected and they will always select the most appropriate capacitor step size. The recognition of the values of capacitor steps is achieved without unnecessary test switchings and instead is based on values obtained during the daily operating routine of reactive load compensation.

Common Features on - CA, - CB, - CC, and - CM models

n 4-quadrant measurement of reactive and constant supervision of inductive/capacitive load
n measurement and supervision of each step of kvar output during switching process
n adjustment of current transformer ratio for control purposes is not required.
(On BLR-CM, input of the CT ratio is required for the indication of values measured).
n adjustment of target cos phi in the range 0.70 (lag) - 1 - 0.90 (lead)
n adjustable switching time
n manual switching may be selected
n no-volt release with power interruption greater than 35 ms.
n 90 second lockout time following power failure and subsequent power restoration.
n optical (LED) indication of each individual stage
n failure alarm if target cos j is not achieved (after completion of 75 switching cycles)
n failure alarm if relay detects there is a risk of overloading capacitors due to excessive harmonic current
n adjustable switching time delay
n plug in terminal blocks

Model Specific Features

BLR-CA
Available in 6, 8, 12 and 14 step models with 12 step as a normally stock item
Optional fault signaling contact for remote indication of cos j not met (option - M)
Available as a single phase measurement instrument (option - E)
Optional second PF target for night tariff (option - NT)

BLR-CB
Available in 3 and 6 step models with 6 step as a normally stock item
Optional fault signaling contact for remote indication of cos j not met (option - M)
Available as a single phase measurement instrument (option - E)

BLR-CC
Available in 3 and 4 step models with 3 step as a normally stock item
Optional fault signaling contact for remote indication of cos j not met (option - M)

BLR-CM
Available in 6, 8, and 12 step models with 12 step as a normally stock item
Fault signaling contact for remote indication of cos j not met standard
Display of system values (voltage, active, reactive power etc) standard
Available as a single phase measurement instrument (option - E)
Optional second PF target for night tariff (option - NT)
Serial interface RS232 standard on front of instrument, optional on rear (option - P)
Serial interface RS485 on rear as option (option - B) also as Modbus protocol (option - MB)

To receive a copy of a complete BLR installation manual for these discontinued instruments, please send an email with BLR in the subject line and your name, company name and phone in the text - we will send you a PDF file in return - Click the envelope to begin your email:

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