The BR6000 APFC Relay (Automatic Power Factor Controller), originally developed by TDK Electronics (EPCOS), is an intelligent power factor controller used in APFC panels to automatically switch capacitor banks and maintain the desired power factor. It is available in 6-stage and 12-stage versions and is widely used in industrial electrical systems. Main Features Automatic power factor correction with intelligent switching logic. Supports up to 12 capacitor stages. Measures and displays: Voltage (V) Current (A) Active Power (kW) Reactive Power (kVAR) Apparent Power (kVA) Power Factor (PF) Frequency (Hz) Harmonics and temperature (depending on model/version). Automatic initialization and self-learning control sequence. Programmable control series and fixed stages. Stores switching operations and maximum parameter values. Electrical Specifications Parameter Value Measuring Voltage 30–525 VAC Supply Voltage 110–230 VAC or 245 VAC ±20% (depending on version) CT Input 1 A or 5 A Frequency 50/60 Hz Outputs 6 or 12 relay outputs for capacitor contactors Front Panel Keys AUTO – Automatic capacitor control. PROGRAM – Parameter programming. MANUAL – Manual switching of capacitor stages. SERVICE – Diagnostic and maintenance functions. ENTER / OK – Confirm settings. ▲ / ▼ – Scroll through parameters and values. Typical Connections Measuring voltage from system voltage. CT secondary connected to current input (1 A or 5 A). Relay outputs connected to capacitor contactors. Optional alarm relay and RS485 communication interface on some versions. Common Parameters to Program CT ratio (e.g., 1000/5 A). Target power factor (typically 0.98 lagging). Capacitor step sizes (e.g., 10, 20, 20, 40 kVAR). Switching delay/discharge time. Control series selection. Common Faults Fault Possible Cause PF not improving Wrong CT polarity or CT ratio setting Relay not switching Incorrect capacitor step programming Overcompensation Excess capacitor kVAR connected Undercurrent alarm CT current below sensing threshold Phase error Voltage and CT not on the same phase reference Manuals and Resources Official BR6000 Manual (TDK) BR6000 Installation Guide (TDK) If you need BR6000 programming steps, CT ratio setting, error codes, or wiring diagrams, tell me the exact BR6000 model (e.g., BR6000-R12, BR6000-T12), and I can provide the detailed setup procedure.

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