BQT2027101-01

Troubleshooting

If problems occur during installation or operation, refer to information in the below table:

Troubleshooting

What

Potential Cause

Actions

No display on power factor controller

See GEX8792800-00 and Controller user manual enclosed in your equipment

See GEX8792800-00 and Controller user manual enclosed in your equipment

Alarms on power factor controller

See GEX8792800-00 and Controller user manual enclosed in your equipment

See GEX8792800-00 and Controller user manual enclosed in your equipment

Rotary handle in tripped position

Main incoming CB tripped

Do not switch on the equipment: conduct root cause analysis

Upstream protection of the equipment is in tripped position

  • Protection setting or rating not appropriated

  • Cables damage

  • Equipment not operating properly

Do not reset CB and do not switch on the equipment: conduct root cause analysis

Enclosure seems abnormally warm

  • Fan not operating

  • Free space around equipment not adhered to

  • Ambient temperature not compliant with the manufacturer recommendations

  • In any case or doubt, switch off your equipment and perform root cause analysis

  • Check temperature alarm contact is connected to appropriate protection device

  • For automatic compensation: check temperature alarms on power factor controller

Noise

Detuned reactor out of tune

Check capacitance value

Compensation has not attended effects on electricity bill

  • Networks characteristics and loads have changed

  • Equipment is undersized

  • Equipment is not operating properly

  • Your utility reactive power billing policy/regulation has changed

Conduct root cause analysis

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