2 k factor – CIRCUTOR CVMk2 Series User Manual

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7.2.2 K FACTOR

The bottom menu offers the following options:

Info

: This displays the system information screen (Section 6.1.1.1, System Information).

The K factor is calculated in accordance with the ANSI C57.110 standard.

This parameter indicates the additional power required or power lost by the transformer due

to the current harmonics produced by the non-linear loads that are connected. This factor is

related to the main transformer and its power efficiency, indicating if is necessary expansion

or reduction.

For linear loads, the normal K factor value is 1.

The bottom menu offers the following options:

Info

: This displays the system information screen (Section 6.1.1.1., System Information).

Max

: This displays the screen with the maximum values stored. The maximum values for each

variable recorded since the last reset are displayed on the screen, along with the date

and time of registry.

On the

Max

screen, the

INST.

option appears, which can be used to return to the screen

that displays the real time values.

Min

: This displays the screen with the minimum values stored. The minimum values for each

variable recorded since the last reset are displayed on the screen, along with the date

and time of registry.

On the

Min

screen, appears the

INST.

option, which can be used to return to the screen

that displays the real time values.

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