ABB RVC10-1 Power Factor Controller

Description

The ABB RVC10-1 is a compact, intelligent power factor controller designed for automatic capacitor bank management in industrial and commercial power systems. It improves energy efficiency by maintaining optimal power factor levels.

Specifications

• Model Number: RVC10-1

• Product Type: Power factor controller

• Rated Voltage: 100–440 V AC

• Frequency: 50/60 Hz

• Input Current: 1 A or 5 A (RMS)

• Output Steps: 10 relay outputs

• Power Factor Range: 0.7 inductive to 0.7 capacitive

• Display: Large LCD with symbol icons

• Dimensions: 144 × 144 × 43 mm (H × W × D)

• Weight: 0.4 kg

• Mounting: Vertical panel mount

• Input Impedance: <0.1 Ω

• Max Power Consumption: 8 VA

• CT Class Recommendation: ≥1.0, 10 VA

Features

• Automatic Compensation: Continuously monitors and adjusts capacitor banks to maintain target power factor

• Programmable Switching: User-defined step sequencing with delay settings from 1 to 999 seconds

• Advanced Measurement: Displays voltage, current, power factor, THDV, and THDI

• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive menu navigation with auto-setup and manual override options

• Harmonic Immunity: Operates reliably in environments with high harmonic distortion

• Protection Functions: Includes overvoltage, undervoltage, and phase sequence protection

• Flexible Switching Modes: Supports integrated, direct, cyclic, and linear switching strategies

• Extended Equipment Life: Reduces unnecessary switching to protect capacitors and contactors

• Wide Application Range: Suitable for buildings, mining, chemical, pulp and paper, cement, and food industries