Lauritz Knudsen etaSMART R - APFC Controller, 1 CT, 415V AC | 6 Step for Contactor Switching | Size - 96*96 | Internal Temperature Monitoring
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Lauritz Knudsen etaSMART R - APFC Controller, 1 CT, 415V AC | 6 Step for Contactor Switching | Size - 96*96 | Internal Temperature Monitoring
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Description
About the Product
The Lauritz Knudsen EasyLogic APFC Relay CS90885 is a compact, intelligent, & efficient Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) controller designed to optimize power factor, improve energy efficiency, & enhance the performance of electrical distribution systems. Specifically engineered for commercial & industrial applications, this relay provides reliable capacitor bank management through contactor-based switching while helping reduce electricity losses, improve power quality, & avoid utility penalties associated with poor power factor.
The relay features a single Current Transformer (1 CT) input configuration, enabling accurate monitoring of load current & system power factor while keeping installation simple & cost-effective. By continuously measuring power factor, reactive power demand, & load conditions, it automatically switches capacitor banks ON or OFF as required to maintain the desired power factor & maximize electrical system efficiency.
Equipped with a 6-step capacitor switching capability, the EasyLogic APFC Relay CS90885 offers greater correction accuracy & finer control compared to standard 4-step models. The additional switching stages enable smoother compensation, improved load matching, reduced switching stress, & optimized capacitor utilization across varying operating conditions.
The relay continuously analyzes power system requirements & automatically manages capacitor stages to prevent under-compensation, overcompensation, unnecessary switching operations, & inefficient capacitor usage. This ensures stable electrical system performance & enhanced energy savings even in applications with fluctuating loads.
Designed specifically for contactor-based switching systems, the relay provides dependable operation for standard capacitor bank installations where switching frequency requirements remain moderate. Its intelligent control algorithm helps maximize efficiency while maintaining long-term reliability.
The controller features a user-friendly interface that simplifies setup, monitoring, & maintenance. Users can easily configure operating parameters such as target power factor, switching sequence, switching delays, alarm settings, & protection functions according to application requirements.
Real-time monitoring & automatic correction capabilities enable responsive system operation while reducing manual intervention. This helps maintain stable power factor performance & improves overall electrical network efficiency.
As part of the Lauritz Knudsen EasyLogic product range, the APFC Relay CS90885 combines ease of use, dependable performance, cost-effective operation, & advanced functionality, making it suitable for panel builders, electrical contractors, industrial users, facility managers, & utility applications.
The compact panel-mountable enclosure allows easy integration into APFC panels, capacitor bank systems, switchboards, & industrial control panels where space optimization & installation flexibility are important considerations.
This APFC relay is an ideal solution for applications requiring automatic power factor correction, improved energy efficiency, reduced electricity costs, & optimized electrical system performance.
How the Mechanism Works
The APFC relay functions by:
• Continuously monitoring load current using one CT input
• Measuring system power factor in real time
• Calculating reactive power requirements
• Automatically switching capacitor stages ON or OFF
• Maintaining the desired target power factor
• Providing precise 6-step capacitor bank control
• Preventing overcompensation & under-compensation
• Optimizing capacitor bank utilization
• Reducing energy losses & utility penalties
• Improving overall power quality & efficiency
It serves as an intelligent automatic control system for capacitor bank management & power factor correction.
Electrical Configuration
• Product Type: EasyLogic APFC Relay
• Model: CS90885
• CT Input Configuration: 1 CT
• Capacitor Control Steps: 6 Steps
• Switching Technology: Contactor-Based Switching
• Application Type: Automatic Power Factor Correction
• Installation Type: Panel Mounting
• Control Function: Automatic Capacitor Bank Management
• Primary Purpose: Power Factor Improvement & Energy Optimization
Construction & Design
Designed for reliability & ease of operation:
• Compact panel-mountable design
• Industrial-grade electronic components
• User-friendly interface & controls
• Clear configuration & monitoring functions
• Durable construction for long-term use
• Easy integration into APFC panels
• Simplified installation & commissioning
• Space-saving design
• Reliable & stable operation
• Low maintenance requirements
Protection & Control Benefits
Helps optimize & protect electrical systems by:
• Reducing reactive power demand
• Improving power factor automatically
• Preventing utility penalty charges
• Avoiding overcompensation conditions
• Minimizing unnecessary capacitor switching
• Enhancing capacitor bank life
• Supporting stable electrical operation
• Improving power quality performance
• Reducing electrical losses
• Increasing overall energy efficiency
Purpose & Function
• Automatically maintains target power factor
• Provides finer control than 4-step APFC systems
• Reduces electricity consumption costs
• Optimizes capacitor bank utilization
• Improves system efficiency & stability
• Reduces manual monitoring requirements
• Delivers smooth & accurate correction
• Supports fluctuating load applications
• Increases overall energy savings
• Enhances electrical network performance
Application Domains
• APFC Panels & Capacitor Bank Systems
• Industrial Electrical Distribution Networks
• Commercial Buildings & Facilities
• Manufacturing & Process Industries
• Power Quality Improvement Systems
• Energy Efficiency Optimization Projects
• Electrical Switchboards & Control Panels
• Utility Infrastructure Installations
• Industrial Power Management Systems
• Commercial Energy Management Applications
Key Features
• Lauritz Knudsen EasyLogic APFC relay
• Model: CS90885
• 1 CT input for simplified measurement
• 6-step capacitor switching control
• Designed for contactor-based switching systems
• Automatic monitoring of power factor & reactive power
• Improves energy efficiency & reduces utility penalties
• Configurable target power factor settings
• Adjustable step sequence configuration
• Adjustable switching delay settings
• Provides higher correction accuracy than 4-step systems
• Prevents overcompensation & capacitor overuse
• User-friendly interface for easy configuration
• Compact & panel-mountable design
• Reliable performance in industrial environments
Applications
• APFC panels & capacitor bank systems
• Industrial electrical distribution networks
• Commercial buildings & facilities
• Manufacturing & process industries
• Power quality improvement systems
• Energy efficiency optimization projects
• Electrical control panels & switchboards
• Utility infrastructure systems
• Industrial energy management applications
• Commercial power factor correction installations
FAQs
1. What is an APFC relay used for?
Ans: It automatically controls capacitor banks to maintain the desired power factor, improve energy efficiency, reduce power losses, & avoid utility penalties.
2. What does 1 CT mean?
Ans: It means the relay uses one Current Transformer (CT) input to monitor load current & calculate power factor for automatic correction.
3. What does 6-step control indicate?
Ans: It means the relay can control up to six capacitor stages, allowing finer & more accurate power factor correction compared to relay models with fewer steps.
4. Why choose a 6-step APFC relay over a 4-step model?
Ans: A 6-step relay provides better correction resolution, smoother capacitor switching, improved system accuracy, & greater adaptability to fluctuating loads.
5. What type of switching does this relay support?
Ans: The EasyLogic APFC Relay CS90885 is designed for contactor-based capacitor switching systems used in standard APFC applications.
6. Where is this relay typically installed?
Ans: It is commonly installed inside APFC panels, capacitor bank systems, industrial switchboards, & commercial electrical distribution panels.
7. Can settings be customized?
Ans: Yes. Users can configure target power factor, switching delays, capacitor step sequence, alarm functions, & other operating parameters according to their application requirements.
8. What are the main benefits of using this APFC relay?
Ans: The relay improves power factor, reduces electricity costs, minimizes utility penalties, enhances energy efficiency, improves power quality, & supports long-term reliable electrical system operation.
Overview
| Dimension 1 | 96 |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 | 96 |
| Voltage input | 415 V |
| No. of CT inupts | 1 |
| No. of steps (For Contactor switching) | 6 |
| No. of steps (For Thyristor switching) | 0 |
| Discount Percentage | Between 0-10 % |
Warranty
- All products listed in the price list are covered by a warranty against manufacturing defects for a period of 18* months from the date of purchase.
- For Lauritz Knudsen MCBs & Isolators mounted inside Lauritz Knudsen Distribution Boards, an extended warranty of 5 years is provided.
- In the event of a defect due to faulty workmanship or other associated reasons, the manufacturer will, at its discretion, remedy the defect or replace the faulty parts or the entire product as soon as possible, free of cost.
- This warranty is subject to proper usage and efficient maintenance and does not cover defects arising from fire, accidents, inefficient maintenance, faulty operation, or deliberate or accidental damage.
- The warranty does not cover damage to power electronic components such as thyristors & IGBTs, which primarily fail due to over-temperature or over-voltage. Users must take adequate precautions to eliminate such conditions.
- The manufacturer shall not be responsible or liable for any special, incidental, social, or consequential losses (including loss of profits), punitive damages, injury, or damages of any kind solely attributable to defect or failure of its products.
- The manufacturer shall not be liable in any manner for issues related to or failure in the performance of any other equipment to which the product is connected.
Reviews
Description
About the Product
The Lauritz Knudsen EasyLogic APFC Relay CS90885 is a compact, intelligent, & efficient Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) controller designed to optimize power factor, improve energy efficiency, & enhance the performance of electrical distribution systems. Specifically engineered for commercial & industrial applications, this relay provides reliable capacitor bank management through contactor-based switching while helping reduce electricity losses, improve power quality, & avoid utility penalties associated with poor power factor.
The relay features a single Current Transformer (1 CT) input configuration, enabling accurate monitoring of load current & system power factor while keeping installation simple & cost-effective. By continuously measuring power factor, reactive power demand, & load conditions, it automatically switches capacitor banks ON or OFF as required to maintain the desired power factor & maximize electrical system efficiency.
Equipped with a 6-step capacitor switching capability, the EasyLogic APFC Relay CS90885 offers greater correction accuracy & finer control compared to standard 4-step models. The additional switching stages enable smoother compensation, improved load matching, reduced switching stress, & optimized capacitor utilization across varying operating conditions.
The relay continuously analyzes power system requirements & automatically manages capacitor stages to prevent under-compensation, overcompensation, unnecessary switching operations, & inefficient capacitor usage. This ensures stable electrical system performance & enhanced energy savings even in applications with fluctuating loads.
Designed specifically for contactor-based switching systems, the relay provides dependable operation for standard capacitor bank installations where switching frequency requirements remain moderate. Its intelligent control algorithm helps maximize efficiency while maintaining long-term reliability.
The controller features a user-friendly interface that simplifies setup, monitoring, & maintenance. Users can easily configure operating parameters such as target power factor, switching sequence, switching delays, alarm settings, & protection functions according to application requirements.
Real-time monitoring & automatic correction capabilities enable responsive system operation while reducing manual intervention. This helps maintain stable power factor performance & improves overall electrical network efficiency.
As part of the Lauritz Knudsen EasyLogic product range, the APFC Relay CS90885 combines ease of use, dependable performance, cost-effective operation, & advanced functionality, making it suitable for panel builders, electrical contractors, industrial users, facility managers, & utility applications.
The compact panel-mountable enclosure allows easy integration into APFC panels, capacitor bank systems, switchboards, & industrial control panels where space optimization & installation flexibility are important considerations.
This APFC relay is an ideal solution for applications requiring automatic power factor correction, improved energy efficiency, reduced electricity costs, & optimized electrical system performance.
How the Mechanism Works
The APFC relay functions by:
• Continuously monitoring load current using one CT input
• Measuring system power factor in real time
• Calculating reactive power requirements
• Automatically switching capacitor stages ON or OFF
• Maintaining the desired target power factor
• Providing precise 6-step capacitor bank control
• Preventing overcompensation & under-compensation
• Optimizing capacitor bank utilization
• Reducing energy losses & utility penalties
• Improving overall power quality & efficiency
It serves as an intelligent automatic control system for capacitor bank management & power factor correction.
Electrical Configuration
• Product Type: EasyLogic APFC Relay
• Model: CS90885
• CT Input Configuration: 1 CT
• Capacitor Control Steps: 6 Steps
• Switching Technology: Contactor-Based Switching
• Application Type: Automatic Power Factor Correction
• Installation Type: Panel Mounting
• Control Function: Automatic Capacitor Bank Management
• Primary Purpose: Power Factor Improvement & Energy Optimization
Construction & Design
Designed for reliability & ease of operation:
• Compact panel-mountable design
• Industrial-grade electronic components
• User-friendly interface & controls
• Clear configuration & monitoring functions
• Durable construction for long-term use
• Easy integration into APFC panels
• Simplified installation & commissioning
• Space-saving design
• Reliable & stable operation
• Low maintenance requirements
Protection & Control Benefits
Helps optimize & protect electrical systems by:
• Reducing reactive power demand
• Improving power factor automatically
• Preventing utility penalty charges
• Avoiding overcompensation conditions
• Minimizing unnecessary capacitor switching
• Enhancing capacitor bank life
• Supporting stable electrical operation
• Improving power quality performance
• Reducing electrical losses
• Increasing overall energy efficiency
Purpose & Function
• Automatically maintains target power factor
• Provides finer control than 4-step APFC systems
• Reduces electricity consumption costs
• Optimizes capacitor bank utilization
• Improves system efficiency & stability
• Reduces manual monitoring requirements
• Delivers smooth & accurate correction
• Supports fluctuating load applications
• Increases overall energy savings
• Enhances electrical network performance
Application Domains
• APFC Panels & Capacitor Bank Systems
• Industrial Electrical Distribution Networks
• Commercial Buildings & Facilities
• Manufacturing & Process Industries
• Power Quality Improvement Systems
• Energy Efficiency Optimization Projects
• Electrical Switchboards & Control Panels
• Utility Infrastructure Installations
• Industrial Power Management Systems
• Commercial Energy Management Applications
Key Features
• Lauritz Knudsen EasyLogic APFC relay
• Model: CS90885
• 1 CT input for simplified measurement
• 6-step capacitor switching control
• Designed for contactor-based switching systems
• Automatic monitoring of power factor & reactive power
• Improves energy efficiency & reduces utility penalties
• Configurable target power factor settings
• Adjustable step sequence configuration
• Adjustable switching delay settings
• Provides higher correction accuracy than 4-step systems
• Prevents overcompensation & capacitor overuse
• User-friendly interface for easy configuration
• Compact & panel-mountable design
• Reliable performance in industrial environments
Applications
• APFC panels & capacitor bank systems
• Industrial electrical distribution networks
• Commercial buildings & facilities
• Manufacturing & process industries
• Power quality improvement systems
• Energy efficiency optimization projects
• Electrical control panels & switchboards
• Utility infrastructure systems
• Industrial energy management applications
• Commercial power factor correction installations
FAQs
1. What is an APFC relay used for?
Ans: It automatically controls capacitor banks to maintain the desired power factor, improve energy efficiency, reduce power losses, & avoid utility penalties.
2. What does 1 CT mean?
Ans: It means the relay uses one Current Transformer (CT) input to monitor load current & calculate power factor for automatic correction.
3. What does 6-step control indicate?
Ans: It means the relay can control up to six capacitor stages, allowing finer & more accurate power factor correction compared to relay models with fewer steps.
4. Why choose a 6-step APFC relay over a 4-step model?
Ans: A 6-step relay provides better correction resolution, smoother capacitor switching, improved system accuracy, & greater adaptability to fluctuating loads.
5. What type of switching does this relay support?
Ans: The EasyLogic APFC Relay CS90885 is designed for contactor-based capacitor switching systems used in standard APFC applications.
6. Where is this relay typically installed?
Ans: It is commonly installed inside APFC panels, capacitor bank systems, industrial switchboards, & commercial electrical distribution panels.
7. Can settings be customized?
Ans: Yes. Users can configure target power factor, switching delays, capacitor step sequence, alarm functions, & other operating parameters according to their application requirements.
8. What are the main benefits of using this APFC relay?
Ans: The relay improves power factor, reduces electricity costs, minimizes utility penalties, enhances energy efficiency, improves power quality, & supports long-term reliable electrical system operation.
Overview
| Dimension 1 | 96 |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 | 96 |
| Voltage input | 415 V |
| No. of CT inupts | 1 |
| No. of steps (For Contactor switching) | 6 |
| No. of steps (For Thyristor switching) | 0 |
| Discount Percentage | Between 0-10 % |
Warranty
- All products listed in the price list are covered by a warranty against manufacturing defects for a period of 18* months from the date of purchase.
- For Lauritz Knudsen MCBs & Isolators mounted inside Lauritz Knudsen Distribution Boards, an extended warranty of 5 years is provided.
- In the event of a defect due to faulty workmanship or other associated reasons, the manufacturer will, at its discretion, remedy the defect or replace the faulty parts or the entire product as soon as possible, free of cost.
- This warranty is subject to proper usage and efficient maintenance and does not cover defects arising from fire, accidents, inefficient maintenance, faulty operation, or deliberate or accidental damage.
- The warranty does not cover damage to power electronic components such as thyristors & IGBTs, which primarily fail due to over-temperature or over-voltage. Users must take adequate precautions to eliminate such conditions.
- The manufacturer shall not be responsible or liable for any special, incidental, social, or consequential losses (including loss of profits), punitive damages, injury, or damages of any kind solely attributable to defect or failure of its products.
- The manufacturer shall not be liable in any manner for issues related to or failure in the performance of any other equipment to which the product is connected.