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Power Factor Correction
Product Profile 2001
Catalog
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General
Awareness of the necessity of
power quality is increasing, and
power factor correction (PFC) will
be implemented on a growing
scale in future. Enhancing power
quality improvement of power
factor saves costs and is a fast
return on investment.
In power distribution, in low- and
medium-voltage networks, PFC
focuses on the power flow (cos )
and the optimization of voltage
stability by generating reactive
power to improve voltage
quality and reliability at distribu-
tion level.
How reactive power is
generated
Every electric load that works with
magnetic fields (motors, chokes,
transformers, inductive heating,
arc-welding generators) produces
a varying degree of electrical lag,
what is called inductance. This lag
of inductive loads maintains the
current sense (eg positive) for a
time even though the negative-
going voltage tries to reverse it.
This phase shift between current
and voltage is maintained, current
and voltage having opposite signs.
During this time, negative power
or energy is produced and fed
back into the network. When cur-
rent and voltage have the same
sign again, the same amount of
energy is again needed to build
up the magnetic fields in inductive
loads. This magnetic reversal
energy is called reactive power.
In alternating voltage networks
(50/60 Hz) such a process repeats
50 or 60 times a second. So an
obvious solution is to briefly store
the magnetic reversal energy in
capacitors and relieve the network
(supply line) of this reactive
energy.
For this reason, automatic reactive
power compensation systems
(detuned/conventional) are installed
for larger loads like factory plants.
Such systems consist of a group of
capacitor units that can be cut in
and cut out and which are driven
and switched by a power factor
controller as determined by a
current transformer.
Power factor
Low power factor (cos )
Low cos results in
a higher energy consumption
and costs,
a less power distributed via the
network,
a power loss in the network,
a higher transformer losses,
a increased voltage drop in
power distribution networks.
Power factor improvement
Power factor improvement can be
achieved by
a compensation of reactive power
with capacitors,
a active compensation using
semiconductors,
a overexcited synchronous
machine (motor/generator).
Types of PFC
(detuned or conventional)
a individual or fixed compensa-
tion (each reactive power
producer is individually com-
pensated),
a group compensation (reactive
power producers connected as
a group and compensated as a
whole),
a central or automatic compensa-
tion (by a PFC system at a
central point),
a mixed compensation.
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Contents
Fundamentals of power factor correction 6
What is power factor correction?
Benefits of power factor correction
Applications 8
Information about power capacitors 12
Design of capacitors
MKK/MKP technology
Self-healing
Vacuum impregnation
Overpressure disconnector
Definitions
Temperature class of capacitors to standard IEC 831-1
Enclosure of capacitors (IPxx)
Maximum admissible overcurrent
Maximum admissible overvoltage
Useful life
Application notes
Fuse protection
Switching
Discharging
Use in networks with harmonics
Installation
AC capacitors overview 16
Four AC capacitor series cover all requirements
for power factor correction and harmonics filtering
Overview PFC key components 18
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PFC controller 20
PFC controller SIMEAS C 22
PFC controller PROPHI 25
Fuse 28
Fuse elements
Contactor 32
Capacitor contactors
Reactor 42
Antiresonance three-phase filter reactor
PFC capacitor 48
PhaseCap AC capacitors (525 kvar / premium) 50
PhaseCap HD AC capacitors (2.560 kvar / heavy duty) 60
WindCap AC capacitors (690, 800 V series) 65
PhiCap AC capacitors (125 kvar / regular) 70
SquareCap AC capacitors (high mechanical protection) 80
MKV Cap AC capacitors (70C ambient temperature) 86
Discharge reactor 88
Tables and formulas for PFC calculation 92
Installation and maintenance 97
Components selection table for detuned systems 101
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Fundamentals of
Power Factor Correction
What is power factor
correction?
The rational use of electrical
energy calls for economical gener-
ation, transmission and distribu-
tion with little loss. That means
restricting all factors in electrical
networks that cause losses. One of
these factors is lagging reactive
power. Consumers in industrial
and public electrical networks are
primarily of an ohmic-inductive
nature.
The purpose of systems for power
factor correction in networks is to
compensate the generated lag-
ging reactive power by leading
reactive power at defined nodes.
In this way impermissibly high
voltage drops and additional
ohmic losses are also avoided.
The necessary leading power is
produced by capacitors parallel to
the supply network, as close as
possible to the inductive con-
sumer. Static capacitive compensa-
tion devices reduce the lagging
reactive power component trans-
mitted over the network. If net-
work conditions alter, the required
leading reactive power can be
matched in steps by adding and
taking out single power capacitors
(regulated PFC) to compensate the
lagging reactive power.
Key components
PFC controller
Modern PFC controllers are micro-
processorized. The microprocessor
analyzes the signal from a current
transformer and produces switch-
ing commands to control the con-
tactors that add or remove capaci-
tor stages. Intelligent control by
microprocessorized PFC controllers
ensures an even utilization of
capacitor steps, minimized number
of switching operations and opti-
mized life cycle.
Fuse
An HRC fuse or MCCB acts as a
safety device for shortcircuit
protection.
Capacitor contactor
Contactors are electromechanical
switching elements used to switch
capacitors or reactors and capaci-
tors in standard or detuned PFC
systems. The switching operation
can be performed by mechanical
contacts or an electronic switch
(semiconductor). The latter solu-
tion is preferable if fast switching
is required for a sensitive load for
example.
KLK1686-N
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Steuerung / Control
Blindleistungsregler / Power Factor Controller
Messung / Measurement
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Capacitor bank with pre-loading capacitor contactors
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Reactor
(compensation and filtering)
Power distribution networks are
increasingly subjected to harmonic
pollution from modern power
electronic devices, socalled non-
linear loads, eg drives, uninter-
ruptible power supplies, electronic
ballasts. Harmonics are dangerous
for capacitors connected in the
PFC circuit, especially if the capaci-
tors operate at resonant frequency.
The series connection of reactor
and capacitor to detune the series
resonant frequency (the capaci-
tor's resonant frequency) helps
to prevent capacitor damage.
Critical frequencies are the 5
th
and
7
th
harmonics (250 and 350 Hz).
Detuned capacitor banks also
decrease the harmonic distortion
level and clean the network.
Capacitor
Power factor correction capacitors
produce the necessary leading
reactive power to compensate
the lagging reactive power. PFC
capacitors should be capable of
withstanding high inrush currents
caused by switching operations
(> 100 * I
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connected in parallel, ie as banks,
the inrush current will increase
( 150 * I
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current comes from the grid as
well as from capacitors parallel to
the switched one.
Benefits of power factor
correction
a Amortization in eight to
24 months through lower
power costs
Power factor correction reduces
the reactive power in a system.
Power consumption and thus
power costs drop in proportion.
a Effective installation use
An improved power factor means
that an electrical installation works
more economically (higher effec-
tive power for the same apparent
power).
a Improved voltage quality
a Fewer voltage drops
a Optimum cable dimensioning
Cable cross-section can be
reduced with improvement of
power factor (less current). In
existing installations for instance,
extra or higher power can be
transmitted.
a Smaller transmission losses
The transmission and switching
devices carry less current, ie only
the effective power, meaning that
the ohmic losses in the leads are
reduced.
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Detuned capacitor bank with filter circuit reactors
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Applications
Load
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Compensation
UPS & PFC
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Shortterm
interruption
Slow voltage
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Harmonics
Flicker Voltage sags
Temporary
overvoltage
High power quality Phase Shift
Lines (network)
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PhaseCap
Load
Load
Line control
monitoring
Power quality typical cases of line voltage disturbance
Possibilities of power quality change and terms used
Transient overvoltage
Temporary rise
Temporary drop
Interruption
Voltage fluctuation
Harmonic distortion
Commutation notch
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Voltage fluctuations (transient
overvoltage, up/down voltage
fluctuation, flicker)
These are mostly caused by the
power consumption of large loads
like welding machines and arc
furnaces, or by heavy power fluc-
tuations. These random voltage
fluctuations are often also referred
to as flicker, because they are
noticeable as visible alterations in
lighting installations. They are not
only disturbing to the human eye,
they can also disrupt sensitive
production processes. On weak
networks, flicker can affect large
geographic areas. Dynamic volt-
age compensation is a possible
remedy.
Harmonic distortion is the result of
nonlinear loads and can also lead
to malfunction of the equipment
connected. Apparatus can be
damaged by resonant effects in
a network. Active and passive
filters offer protection against this
phenomenon.
Commutation notches are usually
produced by power electronic
devices and can be reduced by
circuitry measures.
Transformation
Transformation
Arc furnace
Hospital, computer
center, etc
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SVC
Semi conductor,
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etc
DVR
DUPS
SVC: stati c var compensator
DVR : dynami c var compensator
DUPS : dynami c UPS compensator
kWh meter
Apparent
power
Capacitors for
compensation
kvarh meter
Grid
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100%
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PFC
CNTRL.
Harmonics
compensation
Conventional power factor correction Active harmonics filter
PFC controller
PFC
capacitors
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Fuses
Capacitor
contactors
Reactors
Power factor correction system
with filter circuit reactors for reduction
of harmonics
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Frequency converter
EMC
filter
EMC
filter
WindCap
Aluminum electrolytic capacitor
or MKK DC for DC link circuit
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Filter ciruit reactor Harmonics filter
e.g. for 250 Hz,
350 Hz, 550 Hz
PhaseCap compensates
reactive current of motor
and reduces current
through converter and
cable
Reactor
WindCap
to damp
harmonic
distortion
Generator
Grid
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WindCap
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Control board
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690Vac~20kV
Step-up
transformer
Capacitor bank
WindCap
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Converter controlled wind turbine Conventional controlled wind turbine
Harmonics filter in modern power electronics
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Design of capacitors
a MKK/MKP technology
The broad field of application for
capacitors combined with physical
and economic considerations
creates the need for different
dielectric technologies.
When it comes to low-voltage
power factor correction, MKK/MKP
(metalized plastic film/polypropy-
lene) has demonstrated that it is
currently the most suitable and
most economic technology. The
thickness of the dielectric differs as
a function of voltage rating. The
metalization (with zinc and alu-
minum as its major constituents)
and edge enhancement with
extra junctions or cross-profile
metalization play a significant role
in achieving high current handling
and stable capacitance at high
operating temperatures. Heavy
edged and special film cutting
technique (optimized combination
of wavy and smooth cuts) pro-
duces a maximum effective surface
for the metal spraying or contact-
ing process (winding design). This
results in exceptional surge current
capability. The pinching effect on
the film edge of the winding the
cause of contact edge problems
is demonstrably eliminated in this
way.
a Self-healing
An electric breakdown is possible
as the result of thermal or electric
overload or at the end of service
life. This results in a small arc that
evaporates the metalization in the
region of the breakdown in a
matter of microseconds. The gas
pressure caused at this spot by the
high temperature blows the in the
meantime vaporous metalization
out of the breakdown region.
Which means that a non-conduct-
ing isolation region free of metal-
ization is formed here.
During and after the breakdown
the capacitor is fully functional. The
reduction in capacitance caused by
self-healing is less than 100 pF, ie of
an order that can only be verified
by a precision measuring instru-
ment.
a Vacuum impregnation
The active winding elements are
heated and then dried for a
defined period. Impregnation (eg
by gas) is performed in a high
vacuum. In this way air and mois-
ture are extracted from the inner
capacitor, and oxidation of the elec-
trodes as well as partial discharges
are avoided. Afterwards capacitors
are hermetically sealed in cases (eg
aluminum). The elaborate process
ensures excellent capacitance
stability and long service life.
Information about Power Capacitors
Capacitor
Windings
Section A Section A
Solid
contact
zone
Without
EPCOS
wavy cut
EPCOS
wavy cut
Metalization
Metalization
Metalization
Metalization
Metalization
Flame
spray
area
Cracks
possible
Film and film-free
margin
Film and
film-free
margin
Heavy
edge
Heavy edge
Flame sprayed
contact area (Zn)
Large effective
contact area
Metal spraying
layer (Zn)
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a Overpressure disconnector
Electrical components do not have
unlimited service life, that applies
to self-healing capacitors too. As
polypropylene type capacitors
seldom produce a pronounced
shortcircuit, fuses do not offer
reliable protection.
All capacitors featured in this cata-
log are consequently fitted with a
disconnector that responds to
overpressure. If numerous electric
breakdowns occur at the end of
service life or as the result of ther-
mal or electric overload, the for-
mation of gas produces a fast rise
in pressure inside the capacitor
case. With cylindrical cases this
causes a change in length
because of curvature of the lid or
stretching of the expansion bead.
Expansion beyond a certain
degree will separate the internal
wires and disconnect from the
line. Then the capacitor receives
no more energy and the develop-
ment of gas stops.
To ensure full functionality of an
overpressure disconnector, its
elastic elements must not be
hindered, ie
connecting lines must be flexible
leads (cables),
there must be sufficient space
for expansion above the connec-
tions (stated for the different
models),
folding beads must not be
retained by clamps
1 Dielectric
2 Metalized electrodes
3 Material displacing shock wave
4 Air gap with metal vapor
5, 6 Plasma zone
7 Boundary layer between gas
phase dielectric and plasma
8 Breakdown channel
9 Gas phase dielectric
10 Zone of displaced metalization
and dielectric (isolating region)
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connected
Overpressure
disconnector activated
Pressure
Expansion top
Expansion
bead
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Temperature class Maximum Temperature of surrounding air max. mean for 1 year
to IEC 831-1 max. mean for 24 h
B 45C 35C 25C
C 50C 40C 30C
D 55C 45C 35C
Frequency Max. voltage Max. duration Remarks
50/60 Hz (Vrms)
Line frequency 1.00*UN Continuous duty Highest mean during entire
operating time of capacitor;
exceptions (see below) are
admissible for times of < 24 h
Line frequency 1.10*UN 8 h daily Line voltage fluctuations
Line frequency 1.15*UN 30 min daily Line voltage fluctuations
Line frequency
Such that current does not exceed maximum admissible figure (Imax. = 1.5 * IN)
with harmonics
Enclosure First digit Second digit
IP00 No protection against finger touch and ingress No protection against
of solid foreign bodies ingress of water
IP20 Protection against finger touch and solid foreign bodies No protection against
12.5 mm diameter ingress of water
IP41 Protection against tool touch and solid foreign bodies
1 mm diameter
Drip-water protection
IP54 Protection against tool touch and solid foreign bodies
1 mm diameter, protection against dust deposit
Splash water protection
Definitions
a Temperature class of capacitors
to standard IEC 831-1
Capacitors are divided into tem-
perature classes. Each class is
represented by a number followed
by a letter, eg 40/D. The number
is the lowest ambient temperature
at which a capacitor may operate.
The upper limit temperature is
indicated by the letter (see table
above).
One should always remember that
the useful life of a capacitor
depends very much on tempera-
ture. Proper cooling of a capacitor
must ensure that the maximum
case temperature is not exceeded,
otherwise service life is degraded.
When configuring a circuit, one
should make sure that capacitors
are not subjected to heat from
adjacent components (reactors,
bus bars, etc). Forced cooling is
preferable for compact designs.
And it is highly inadvisable to
arrange capacitors directly above
reactors.
a Enclosure of capacitors (IPxx)
For different models there are
different types of enclosure. The
type of enclosure is indicated by a
designation consisting of the two
letters IP followed by two digits.
a Maximum admissible
overcurrent
The nominal current (I
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current resulting for nominal
voltage (U
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excluding transients. The maxi-
mum admissible overcurrent (I
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of 1.5 * I
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to IEC standard 831 is
maintained by all capacitors in
this catalog. The figures for over-
current allow for the combined
effects of harmonics, overvoltage
and capacitance tolerance.
a Maximum admissible
overvoltage
Capacitors from EPCOS are suit-
able for operation on overvoltages
quoted by IEC 831 (see table).
a Useful life
The statistical useful life of power
capacitors is governed by the
following factors:
duration of overload,
ambient temperature and the
resulting case temperature,
maximum rms current and the
resulting case temperature,
maximum voltage.
The calculated service life of the
various series is stated for nominal
operating conditions. If compo-
nents are stressed less than the
above IEC 831 factors, longer
useful life can be expected, and a
correspondingly shorter one if
nominal parameters are exceeded.
Temperature classes
Type of capacitor enclosure
Maximum admissible overvoltage
Definitions
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Application notes
a Fuse protection
Power capacitors can be protected
against shortcircuits by fuses or
magnetic shortcircuit releases.
Preferable are slow-blow, low-
voltage high-breaking-capacity
fuses. The fuse rating should be
1.6 to 1.8 times the nominal
current of the capacitor. Magnetic
shortcircuit releases should be
set to between 9 and 12 times
nominal current to prevent them
responding to high inrush
currents.
a Switching
When a capacitance is switched to
an AC system, the result is a reso-
nant circuit damped to a greater
or lesser degree. In addition to the
nominal current, the capacitor
accepts a transient current that is
a multiple of (as many as 200
times) its nominal current. Fast
switching, low-bounce contactors
should be used, observing the
switching capacity for capacitive
currents stated by the producer.
Recommended are special capaci-
tor contactors with leading con-
tacts that feature precharging
resistors to damp inrush currents
(see chapter 3).
a Discharging
Capacitors must be discharged to
maximally 10% of nominal voltage
before cutting them in again.
This prevents an electric impulse
discharge in the application, influ-
ences the capacitor's useful life in
PFC systems, and protects against
electric shock. The capacitor must
be discharged to 75 V or less
within 3 min. There must not be
any switch, fuse or any other
disconnecting device in the circuit
between the power capacitor and
the discharging device. EPCOS
supplies capacitor discharge
resistors to all series, or alternative-
ly discharge reactors (chapter 6)
be supplied.
a Use in networks with
harmonics
Harmonics are produced in the
operation of electric loads with a
nonlinear voltage/current charac-
teristic (eg rectifiers and inverters
for drives, welding apparatus and
uninterruptible power supplies).
Harmonics are sinusoidal voltages
and currents with higher frequen-
cies of a multiple of the 50 or
60 Hz line frequency. In low-
voltage three-phase systems the
5th and 7th harmonics are espe-
cially troublesome. Detuned capaci-
tors should be used for power
factor correction in systems sub-
ject to harmonics. These represent
a series resonant circuit of power
capacitor and reactor. The circuit is
tuned so that the series resonant
frequency is below the harmonics
appearing in the system. This pro-
duces an inductive response to all
frequencies above the series reso-
nant frequency, avoiding reso-
nances with system inductances.
Depending on the selected series
resonant frequency, part of the
harmonic current is taken up by
the detuned power capacitors.
The remainder of the harmonic
current flows into the superordi-
nate system. The use of detuned
power capacitors thus contributes
to reducing voltage distortion
through harmonics and lessens
the disturbing effect on proper
operation of other electric loads.
a Installation
Specifications like VDE 0100, VDE
0101, VDE 0560 part 4 and 46,
EN 60831 and IEC 831 apply to
the installation and operation of
power capacitors. They should be
sited in cool and well ventilated
locations away from other heat-
radiating elements. Natural heat
dissipation is generally sufficient
for cooling purposes if enough air
is able to flow to and away from
them and the capacitors are
spaced at least 50 mm apart.
Otherwise, in a less well ventilated
environment, forced cooling (fans)
will be necessary, scaled so that
the maximum admissible ambient
temperature is not exceeded.
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AC Capacitors Overview
Four AC capacitor series cover all requirements
for power factor correction and harmonics filtering
Parameter PhiCap PhaseCap,
PhaseCap HD
WindCap
1)
Power QN [kvar] 0.5...25 2.5...60
Nominal voltage UN [VAC] 220...535 230...800
Inrush current IS [A] 100 * IN 200 * IN
300 * IN (WindCap)
Temperature class 25/D 25/D
LCT/UCT [%] (25...+55C) (25...+55C)
Losses QL [W/kvar] < 0.5 < 0.25
Relative humidity Hrel [%] 95 % 95 %
Protection dual (SH, overpressure disc.) triple (SH, overpressure disc., dry technology)
Impregnation soft resin inert gas
Useful life DB(co) [h] 100,000 h 115,000 h, 130,000h WindCap/PhaseCap HD
Connection fast-on connector, SIGUT,
screw terminal safety terminal
Cooling natural natural
Case/shape aluminum/cylindrical aluminum/cylindrical
Enclosure IPxx IP00 IP20, optionally IP54
Standard IEC 831-1+2 IEC 831-1+2/96, cUL file # E96954
Application PFC PFC, detuned system,
filter capacitor for power electronics
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SquareCap MKV Cap
1.0...61.2 15 kvar
250...440 230690
200 * IN 300 * IN
25/C 25...70C
(25...50C)
< 0.5 < 0.5
95 % 95 %
dual (SH = self-healing, overpressure disc.) dual (SH, overpressure disc.)
soft resin oil
100,000 h 150,000 h
threaded bolt screw terminal
natural natural
steel/rectangular aluminum/cylindrical
IP41 IP00
IEC 831-1+2 IEC 831-1+2
PFC, fixed PFC for transformer, pole mounting PFC, harmonic filtering, sinus filter
(outdoor-optional), high mechanical protection
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Automatic
PFC controller
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20%
L&C bank
switch
Harmonics
suppression
Phase shift
Network
condition
analyzer
and PFC (kvar)
on/off switch
Transformer
Low voltage
Grid high voltage
Protection
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M
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3
4
5
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Manual
PFC controller
Bypass
reactor
General
PFC key
components
PFC controller
Fuse
Contactor
Reactor
PFC capacitor
Discharge reactor
Load structure
Discharge
reactor
Overview
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M
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M
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Automatic
PFC controller
S
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20%
L&C bank
switch
Harmonics
suppression
Phase shift
Network
condition
analyzer
and PFC (kvar)
on/off switch
Transformer
Low voltage
Grid high voltage
Protection
Manual
PFC controller
Bypass
reactor
General
PFC key
components
PFC controller
Fuse
Contactor
Reactor
PFC capacitor
Discharge reactor
Load structure
Discharge
reactor
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9.1.1. PFC controller SIMEAS C (6 outputs)
Features:
a Harmonics analyzer
a Intelligent control and multifunction display
for all major data at a glance
a Information on network condition
a Automatic C/k setting
a Four-quadrant operation
a Manual and automatic
a Ergonomic plus communication with PC on
optical RS-232-C interface
a Principle
SIMEAS C is an automatic PFC
controller. The momentary power
factor of the system is compared
to the target power factor of the
controller. If the latter is not
achieved, capacitors are cut into
circuit.
The new SIMEAS C is used for
intelligent power factor correction
in the low-voltage sector. Its
innovative multifunction display
monitors all readings of the
controller besides producing
important information about the
condition of the network.
An integrated harmonics indica-
tion is a significant feature in
checking network pollution.
3 in 1:
PFC controller
+ Multimeter
+ Harmonics analyzer
PFC Controller SIMEAS C
B 4406 6 - R 4 08 4- S 2 20
Controller
B 4406 6 - R 9 00 1
Optical Interface
Ordering code
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Standards EN 50081-1; EN 50082-2; EN 61000-4-7; EN 61010-1;
DIN-VDE 0160
Measuring voltage UN [V] 230...690 V 15% 50/60 Hz
Supply (operating) voltage UN [U] 230 V 15 % 50/60 Hz
Power consumption P [VA] 2.6 VA
CT - current transformer [A] .../1 A or .../5 A max. 6 A (10.5 A)
Relay contact rating UN [V] 250 VAC / 30 V DC
(6-steps + alarm) [A] 5 A
Inrush current of relays Imax. [A] max. 8 A
Useful life of relays tDB(CO) [h] 10
8
for I 0.6 A
Shortcircuit protection ISC [A] 6 A, quick-blow fuse
Opening response t [s] 3...99 s, standard = 3 s
(parameter setting)
1)
Closing response t [s] 5...99 s, standard = 30 s
(parameter setting)
1)
Fast load variation t [s] delay 4 times set value for fast variation
Discharge time 5...99 s, standard = 30 s
(parameter setting)
1)
Mounting position upright (front)
Ambient temperature UCT/LCT [C] 25C to +55C
Storage temperature TST [C] 25C to +75C
Barometric pressure [kPQ] 75 to 106 kPa
Relative humidity Hrel [%] 40 to 95%
Enclosure IP 54, terminals IP20/II (fully insulated)
Terminals [mm
2
] max. 1.5 mm
2
without / 2.5 mm
2
with shrink-on tube
Tightening torque F [Nm] 0.6 Nm
Dimensions H x W x D [mm] 144 x 144 x 70 mm
Weight [g] 785 g
cos setting 0.8 ind to 0.98 cap, terminals 16/17
cos 1 open = cos 1
cos 2 closed = cos 2
(eg for nighttime operation)
No-volt release t [s] approx. 20 ms
(protection against phase opposition)
C/k setting automatic setting
Error signaling
1
) U [V] NC, 250 Vac/50 Hz, 5 A, 30 Vdc
Display accuracy V < 1.5% / P, Q, I < 3% / I, cos < 0.01
(Display) harmonics < 10%
Data storage readings are backed up
SIMEAS C
1) Parameters can be set by PC
Technical Data
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1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9
Alarm
6A 6A
B4406- R4084- S220
Power factor
controller
Relays
max. 250V, 5A
7
Measurement
200 700V
50/60 Hz
Supply voltage
220V 15%,
50/60 Hz
6A
6A
(Transformer)
12 13 11
L1
6A
L1
L2
L3
N
10
..../1 or 5A
l k
Optical interface RS232
14 15 16 17 open = cos1
closed = cos2
1 Supply
2 Import
3 Indication U, I, P, Q
4 Harmonics
5 C.T. ratios
6 Dimensions
7 Harmonics
8 Capacitive
9 Inductive
10 Capacitors in
circuit
11 Operating/
indication mode
1 2 3 4 5 6
11 10 9 8 7
PFC Controller SIMEAS
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9.1.2. PFC controller PROPHI (3, 6, 12 outputs)
Features
a Automatic programming
a Display of V, I, f, Q, P, S, cos
a Display of all odd harmonics of 1 to 19 current and
voltage values
a Display of capacitor currents
a Display of switching operations per capacitor stage
a Display of total on time of each capacitor stage
a No-volt release within 20 ms
a Degree of detuning programmable for each stage
from 0 to 20%
a Setting of discharge time for all capacitor stages
a Individual programming of capacitor power
a Current transformer input for ../1 A and ../5 A
a Password protection
a Externally switched target cos
a Alarm output programmable for
undervoltage detection
overvoltage detection
low measurement current
exceeded measurement current
insufficient capacitor output
harmonics limits
over temperature
a Principle
The new, microprocessorized (fast
16 Bit processor) PROPHI is used
for power factor correction in the
low-voltage sector. It features intel-
ligent control and an LCD display
with indication of harmonics and
numerous other parameters.
The single-phase, electronic
measuring system detects the
reactive and active component of
the network through the current
and voltage path. From this it
calculates the phase shift between
the fundamentals of current and
voltage and compares this to the
set target power factor.
If there are deviations, capacitor
stages are cut in and out by the
outputs. This contactor control is
optimized so that the desired cos
is achieved with minimum switch-
ing operations.
PFC Controller PROPHI
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Measuring circuit and Uh 400 V standard, other voltages upon request
operating voltage
Relay outputs 3, 6, 12 outputs
Switching outputs relay standard, transistor optional
Frequency of fundamental 45 Hz...65 Hz
Current measurement I up to 5 A (1 A) (x/1 A and x/5 A - CT)
Switching voltage Umax. max. 250 Vac
Switching capacity Pmax. max. 1000 W
Power consumption Pmax. max. 7 VA
Response current 10 mA
Overvoltage category III
Soiling severity 2
Operating temperature TOP 10C...+ 50C
Storage TST 20C...+ 60C
Mounting position random
Technical data: PROPHI
Connection diagram/rear of controller
Prophi 3 Prophi 6 Prophi 12
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KLK1688-5
L3
L2
L1
16 15
L2 L3
13 14
k
PE
PE
0,01... 5A 400
49
4
136
144
Consumer
Load
Verbraucher/
ac
V
6.3 A
... 5 A
standard (other voltages
optional)
Versions / Ordering codes
q included / not possible
Optional voltages: 110 V, 230 V, 440 V (+10/15%)
Function / Ordering code: -RO301-J400 -R0602-J400 -R1203-J400 -R1203-J401
B44066-
Relay outputs 3 6 12 12
Alarm output q q q
Switchover target cos 1/2 q q
RS-485 interface q
Profibus DP q
Modbus RTM q
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M
3~
M
3~
1
2
3
4
5
6
Automatic
PFC controller
S
r
20%
L&C bank
switch
Harmonics
suppression
Phase shift
Network
condition
analyzer
and PFC (kvar)
on/off switch
Transformer
Low voltage
Grid high voltage
Protection
Manual
PFC controller
Bypass
reactor
General
PFC key
components
PFC controller
Fuse
Contactor
Reactor
PFC capacitor
Discharge reactor
Load structure
Discharge
reactor
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Application
Short circuit protection
Advantage:
a Easy replacement
Equipment and systems need to
be safeguarded so that they pre-
sent no danger to persons or the
environment in the event of a
defect or failure. This protection is
also important so that all the
functions of equipment or sys-
tems become available again as
fast as possible after a defect or
failure. Possible solutions are
fusible cutouts (exchangeable) or
automatic circuit-breakers.
Types of protection
Fuse elements must meet the
requirements of the major interna-
tional standards and recommenda-
tions, eg IEC 947-1, 947-2, 947-3
and 947- 4, EN 60947-1 and
60947-2, VDE 0660T107,
CSA C22.2, UL 1077 and JIS.
Equally important are those
standards concerning climatic
requirements.
Personal protection
Integrated personal protection (eg
IP54) is defined by EN 60529 and
DIN 40050 and also applies to
fuse elements.
This also covers protection against
foreign bodies (graded by the first
digit) and the ingress of water and
moisture (second digit).
HRC-Fuses
a HRC-fuses do not protect a ca-
pacitor against overload - they
are for short-circuit protection
only
a The HRC fuse rating should be
1.6 to 1.8 times nominal capaci-
tor current
a Do not use HRC-fuses for
switching (risk of arcing!)
Fuse Elements
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a Also with short to
ground protection
Electronic systems
a Controlled cutout
a Multiple trips
Thermomagnetic
systems
a Overload protection
(therm.)
a Adjustable cutout delay
on overload
a Long-delay release
a Multiple trips
Shortcircuit protection
Cutout delay on
shortcircuit
a long/short
a undelayed
a Multiple trips
Fusible cutout
a Interruption on
shortcircuit
a Single trip
(replacement of fuse
element is required)
Tripping systems
Circuit-breakers for equipment and system protection (overview)
HRC Fuse (Slow-blow-type)
Recommended fuse selection (cross-reference)
Fuse Rated Power [kvar] Cu-
cable
[A] 2 2.5 3 4 5 6 7.5 10 12.5 15 16.7 20 25 30 35 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 mm
2
10
h h h h
1.5
16
h h
2.5
20
h
2.5
25
h
4
35
h
6
50
h h h
10
63
h
16
80
h
25
100
h h
35
125
h
50
160
h h
70
200
h
95
250
h h
120
315
h
2 x 95
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1
2
3
4
5
6
M
3~
M
3~
1
2
3
4
5
6
Automatic
PFC controller
S
r
20%
L&C bank
switch
Harmonics
suppression
Phase shift
Network
condition
analyzer
and PFC (kvar)
on/off switch
Transformer
Low voltage
Grid high voltage
Protection
Manual
PFC controller
Bypass
reactor
General
PFC key
components
PFC controller
Fuse
Contactor
Reactor
PFC capacitor
Discharge reactor
Load structure
Discharge
reactor
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Features
a Excellent damping of inrush current
a Improved power quality (eg avoidance
of voltage sags)
a Longer useful life of main contacts of
capacitor contactor
a Soft switching of capacitor and thus
better useful life
a Enhanced mean lifetime of PFC system
a Reduced ohmic losses
a Rugged terminals
a High temperature stability
a Principle
Only devices specially designed
for the purpose should be used to
switch PFC capacitors. Capacitor
contactors should be designed to
avoid contact bounce and the
resulting high transients. The
inrush currents must be limited to
less than the nominal current of
the contactor and the capacitor.
In modern PFC capacitors, high
power density and reduction of
losses have led to low inductance
and small series resistances.
Circuits of capacitors, especially
the parallel connection of capa-
citors that are already activated,
lead to extremely high inrush
currents (> 200 x I
N
). This has a
negative effect on the useful life
of both contactors and capacitors,
besides degrading the power
quality in a network.
In capacitor contactors with
precharging resistors, these
resistors are switched by leading
auxiliary contacts. The auxiliary
contacts close before the main
contacts and precharge the capac-
itor. This significantly reduces high
inrush currents on the capacitor.
Capacitor Contactors
Heavy Duty Series
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AC-operation Auxiliary switch Control voltage Ordering code
For usage in three-phase capacitor
equipments at temperature of 55C,
at 50/60 Hz voltage
230 V 400 V 525 V 690 V normally open
kvar kvar kvar kvar (NO)
With screw terminal; for screw and snap
mounting on 35 mm rail
max. kvar output
8.5 15 20 25 1 230 V, 50/60 Hz B44066-S1626-S001
max. kvar output
14 25 32 32 1 230 V, 50/60 Hz B44066-S1636-S001
max. kvar output
29 50 65 65 1 230 V, 50/60 Hz B44066-S1646-S001
a Description
AC operation to IEC 947, EN 60947 (VDE 0660).
The contactors are all-climate-proof and shockproof to DIN VDE 0106 part 100.
The auxiliary switch block snapped onto the capacitor contactor contains the three
leading normally open contacts with pre-charging resistors and a normal NO contact
for use in control circuit.
Technical Data
1
8
4
8
5
6
0
7
2
8
0
1
1
5
44
67
5 130 45
1
2
3
4
5
6
L1 L2 L3
43
44
A1
A2
KLK1689-D
C1
KLK1690-G
22,5 22,5
1
8
3
8
1
0
4
1
2
4
1
5
0
60
70
1
3
0
1
6
0
51
91
170
5
7
8
183
116
B44066-S1626-S001
B44066-S1646-S001 B44066-S1636-S001
KLK1698-C
17,5 17,5
1
8
3
8
1
0
0
45
55
7
3
1
2
3
42
68
94
145
5
8
159
6
4
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Features
a Excellent damping of inrush current
a Improved power quality (eg avoidance
of voltage sags)
a Longer useful life of main contacts of
capacitor contactor
a Soft switching of capacitor and thus
better useful life
a Enhanced mean lifetime of PFC system
a Reduced ohmic losses
a Leading contacts with wiper function
Capacitor contactor for switch-
ing detuned and conventional
three-phase capacitors
a Principle
When a capacitance is switched
to an AC system, the result is a
resonant circuit damped to a
greater or lesser degree. In addi-
tion to the nominal current, the
capacitor accepts a transient cur-
rent that is a multiple of (as many
as 200 times) its nominal current.
Fast switching, low-bounce con-
tactors should be used.
Because of the leading contacts,
the inrush current spikes (reverse
charging operations) are limited or
damped by resistance wires. These
current spikes would lead to weld-
ing of the contactor's main con-
tacts and they are also harmful for
the capacitors. Reduction of the
inrush currents also avoids tran-
sients and voltage sags.
Leading contacts with a wiper
function are used in these capaci-
tor contactors, ie each leading
contact is linked to the contactor
yoke by a permanent magnet. The
leading contacts close before the
main contacts and open when the
main contacts are with certainty
closed. This feature of the capaci-
tor contactors guarantees effec-
tive, stable operation throughout
useful life. The single controlled
leading contacts also enhance
resistance to soiling during opera-
tion.
The capacitor contactors are
suitable for direct switching of
low-inductance and low-loss ca-
pacitor banks (IEC 831, VDE 0560)
with or without detuning reactors.
They feature leading auxiliary
switches and damping resistors to
reduce peak inrush to < 70 * I
in
(inrush current).
The capacitor contactors are weld
resistant up to a possible peak
inrush current of 200 x I
in
. The
backup fuses gL (gG) should be
scaled for 1.6 to 1.8 * I
in
.
All capacitor contactors come with
an auxiliary contact (normally open).
Capacitor Contactors
Regular Series
B 4406 6 - S . . 1 0- J 2 30
Ordering code
PFC Accessories Contactor type Aux. N/0 Coil voltage
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Type B44066--J230
Main contacts S1810 S2410 S3210 S5010 S6210 S7410
Rated insulation voltage UI UIS [VAC] 690
2)
690
2)
690
2)
690
2)
690
2)
690
2)
Admissible frequency of operation 1/h 240 240 240 240 120 80
Contact life million 0,2 0,1 0,1 0,1 0,1 0,08
operations
Cable cross section
solid or standard [mm
2
] 1.56 2.525 2.525 650 650 650
flexible [mm
2
] 1.54 2.516 2.516 435 435 435
flexible with mulicore cable end [mm
2
] 1.54 2.516 2.516 435 435 435
Cables per clamp 2 1 1 1 1 1
Operating range of magnet coils
in multiples of control voltage US 0.851.1 0.851.1 0.851.1 0.851.1 0.851.1 0.851.1
Auxiliary contacts
1)
Rated insulation voltage UI UIS [VAC] 690
2)
690
2)
690
2)
690
2)
690
2)
690
2)
Rated current Ith
at ambient temperature
max. 40 C Icoth [A] 16 10 10 10 10 10
max. 60 C Icoth [A] 12 6 6 6 6 6
Utilization category AC15
220 to 240 V Icoth [A] 12 3 3 3 3 3
380 to 440 V Icoth [A] 4 2 2 2 2 2
Shortcircuit protection
Highest fuse rating Icoth [A] 25 20 20 20 20 20
slow, gL (gG)
Auxiliary contacts
1)
NO/NC 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0
New contactor types available middle of year 2001
IEC 947-4-1, IEC 947-5-1, EN 60947-4-1, EN 60947-5-1, VDE 0660
Type (new) Capacitor power at ambient temperature, voltage, 50/60 Hz Current Weight
380400 V 415440 V 660690 V
50 C 60 C 50 C 60 C 50 C 60 C 50 C 60 C
kvar kvar kvar kvar kvar kvar A A kg
B44066-S1810-J230 12.5 12.5 13 13 20 20 18 18 0.34
B44066-S2410-J230 20 20 22 22 33 33 28 28 0.6
B44066-S3210-J230 25 25 27 27 41 41 35 35 0.6
B44066-S5010-J230 33.3 33.3 36 36 55 55 48 48 1.1
B44066-S6210-J230 50 50 53 53 82 82 72 72 1.1
B44066-S7410-J230 75 60 76 64 120 100 105 87 1.1
Ordering codes
Type (current) 40 C 60 C 40 C 60 C 40 C 60 C 40 C 60 C
kvar kvar kvar kvar kvar kvar A A kg
B44066-S1610-J123 12.5 9.5 13 11 20 15 18 14 0.34
B44066-S2310-J123 20 16 22 17 33 28 28 24 0.62
B44066-S3010-J123 25 20 27 21 41 33 35 28 0.62
B44066-S4510-J123
3)
33.3 30 36 31 55 50 48 45 1.0
B44066-S6010-J123
3)
50 40 53 42 82 68 72 58 1.0
1) Aux contacts: NO = 1; NC = 0; for all contactor types
2) Applies to networks with grounded star point, overvoltage category I to IV, pollution severity 3 (industrial standard),
Vimp = 6 kv. Values for other conditions on request.
Technical Data
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KLK1700-S
4
9
-
5
0

35-36
45
5
M3,5
5
9

40
6,5
94
98
~
8
0

KLK1701-1
35
45
6
5

6
0

4,5
M5
M3,5
65
113,5
117,5
7
4

~
1
0
0

B44066-S1810-J230
B44066-S2410-J230, B44066-S3210-J230
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KLK1694-E
1
2
3
4
5
6
A1
A2
L1 L2 L3
AUX
KLK1702-9
50
60
M3,5
1
0
0

9
5

5,5
M6
1
1
0

~
1
3
0

128,5
7,5
68
B44066-S5010-J230, B44066-S6210-J230, B44066-S7410-J230
Connection Diagramm
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KLK1691-P
6,5
5
9
1
,
5
40
94
98
~

8
0
M3,5
5
45
35 - 36
4
9

-

5
0
KLK1692-X
M4
4,5
45
55
7
4
6
0
6
5
~

1
0
0
117,5
113,5
65
B44066-S1610-J123
B44066-S2310-J123, B44066-S3010-J123
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KLK1693-6
M6
5,5
9
5
50
60
75
M3,5
1
0
0
1
1
0
~

1
3
0
7,5
66
127,5
B44066-S4510-J123, B44066-S6010-J123
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1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
M
3~
M
3~
1
2
3
4
5
6
Automatic
PFC controller
S
r
20%
L&C bank
switch
Harmonics
suppression
Phase shift
Network
condition
analyzer
and PFC (kvar)
on/off switch
Transformer
Low voltage
Grid high voltage
Protection
Manual
PFC controller
Bypass
reactor
General
PFC key
components
PFC controller
Fuse
Contactor
Reactor
PFC capacitor
Discharge reactor
Load structure
Discharge
reactor
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9.2. Antiresonance three-phase filter reactor
Features
a High resistance to harmonics
a Very low losses
a High linearity to avoid choke tilt
a Low noise
a Simple mounting
a Long useful life
a Temperature protection (NC contact)
a Principle
Electrical energy is a significant
production factor for industry,
and its efficient use should be a
primary objective. Reducing the
reactive current component by
PFC correction helps to save
energy.
The increasing use of modern
power electronic apparatus
(drives, uninterruptible power
supplies, etc) that produce non-
linear current influences and
loads the network with harmon-
ics (line pollution).
The power factor correction or
capacitance of the power capa-
citor forms a resonant circuit in
conjunction with the feeding
transformer. Experience shows
that the self-resonant frequency of
this circuit lies typically between
250 and 500 Hz, ie in the region
of the 5th and 7th harmonics.
Resonance can lead to the follow-
ing undesirable effects:
overloading of capacitors,
overloading of transformers and
transmission equipment,
interference with metering and
control systems, computers and
electrical gear,
resonance elevation, ie amplifi-
cation of harmonics,
voltage distortion.
These resonance phenomena can
be avoided by connecting capaci-
tors in series with filter reactors.
Detuned systems are scaled so
that the self-resonant frequency is
below the lowest line harmonic.
The detuned PFC system is purely
inductive seen by harmonics above
this frequency. For the 50 Hz line
frequency, the detuned system
acts purely capacitively, thus
correcting the reactive power.
Antiresonance Three-Phase Filter Reactor
(Detuned systems)
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Fundamental current I1 = 1.06 * IN (50 Hz current of capacitor)
Harmonics U3 = 0.5% UN (ED = 100%)
U5 = 5.0% UN (ED = 100%)
U7 = 5.0% UN (ED = 100%)
Thermal stress Ith = 1.05 * Irms
Linearity Ilin = 1.2 * (I1+I3+I5+I7); > 0.95 * LN
Temperature protection microswitch (NC)
Filter reactors
Frequency 50 Hz
Voltage 400 V (other voltages upon request)
Output 5 to 100 kvar (other voltages upon request)
Detuning 5.67%, 7%, 14%
Cooling natural
Ambient temperature 40C
Class of protection I
Enclosure IP00
Approval
Three-phase filter reactors to VDE 0550 / VDE 0532
V = 400 V, f = 50 Hz, p = 5.67% (fr = 210 Hz)
Power Y Inductance I1 Irms Ilin Loss Weight Drawing Terminal Product
capacitance number
kvar F mH A A A W kg Type
Ordering code
5 94 6.12 7.65 8.77 15.9 53 3.4 1a 4 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D5005-S400
6.2 116 4.94 9.49 10.9 19.8 62 4.6 1b 4 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D5006-S400
7.5 141 4.08 11.5 13.2 23.9 62 5.0 1b 4 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D5007-S400
10 188 3.06 15.3 17.6 31.9 64 6.4 1c 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D5010-S400
12.5 235 2.45 19.1 21.9 39.8 89 8.4 1d 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D5012-S400
15 281 2.04 23.0 26.3 47.8 89 9.3 1d 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D5015-S400
20 375 1.53 30.6 35.1 63.7 100 13 1e 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D5020-S400
25 469 1.22 38.3 43.9 79.7 130 17 1f 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D5025-S400
30 563 1.02 45.9 52.6 95.6 164 18 3a M6 Cu-flat B44066-D5030-S400
40 750 0.765 61.2 70.2 127 220 23 3b M6 Al-flat B44066-D5040-S400
50 938 0.612 76.5 87.7 159 290 31 3c M6 Al-flat B44066-D5050-S400
60 1126 0.510 91.8 105 191 290 32 3c M8 Al-flat B44066-D5060-S400
100 1876 0.306 153 175 319 390 47 3d M8 Al-flat B44066-D5100-S400
Technical Data
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V = 400 V, f = 50 Hz, p = 7% (fr = 189 Hz)
capacitance number
Ordering code
5 85.5 16.6 7.65 7.69 10.8 61 5.1 1b 4 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D1405-S400
6.2 106 13.4 9.49 9.54 13.4 72 6.1 1c 4 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D1406-S400
7.5 128 11.1 11.5 11.5 16.2 87 8.1 1d 4 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D1407-S400
10 171 8.23 15.3 15.4 21.6 87 9.4 1d 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D1410-S400
12.5 214 6.63 19.1 19.2 27.0 100 1 1e 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D1412-S400
15 257 5.53 23.0 23.1 32.4 120 16 1f 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D1415-S400
20 342 4.14 30.6 30.8 43.2 120 18 1f 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D1420-S400
25 428 3.32 38.3 38.5 54.0 210 25 2a 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D1425-S400
30 513 2.76 45.9 46.2 64.8 210 26 2a 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D1430-S400
40 684 2.07 61.2 61.6 86.4 220 32 3c M6 Al-flat B44066-D1440-S400
50 855 1.66 76.5 76.9 108 340 34 3c M6 Al-flat B44066-D1450-S400
60 1026 1.38 91.8 92.3 130 370 46 3d M6 Al-flat B44066-D1460-S400
100 1710 0.829 153 154 216 450 62 3e M8 Cu-flat B44066-D1499-S400
V = 400 V, f = 50 Hz, p = 14% (fr = 135 Hz)
capacitance number
Ordering code
5 92.5 7.66 7.65 8.03 13.4 52 3.3 1a 4 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D7005-S400
6.2 115 6.18 9.49 9.96 16.6 52 4.0 1a 4 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D7006-S400
7.5 139 5.11 11.5 12.1 20.0 61 4.8 1b 4 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D7007-S400
10 185 3.83 15.3 16.1 26.7 73 5.9 1c 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D7010-S400
12.5 231 3.07 19.1 20.1 33.4 87 8.1 1d 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D7012-S400
15 277 2.56 23.0 24.1 40.1 87 8.8 1d 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D7015-S400
20 370 1.92 30.6 32.1 53.4 100 12 1e 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D7020-S400
25 462 1.53 38.3 40.2 66.8 120 16 1f 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D7025-S400
30 555 1.28 45.9 48.2 80.1 120 17 1f 10 mm
2
Kl. B44066-D7030-S400
40 740 0.958 61.2 64.3 107 210 23 3b M6 Al-flat B44066-D7040-S400
50 925 0.766 76.5 80.3 133 210 24 3b M6 Al-flat B44066-D7050-S400
60 1110 0.639 91.8 96.4 160 270 31 3c M6 Al-flat B44066-D7060-S400
100 1850 0.383 153 161 267 370 46 3d M8 Al-flat B44066-D7100-S400
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Drawing 1
Drawing 2
Insulation class B: 130C
Insulation class H: 180C
Drawing 3
Insulation class H: 180C
b1 d1 d2 d3 e h l1 l2 n1 n2 n3 n4
max max max
a 73 5.8 11 M5 60 159 150 178 49 113 53 166
b 88 5.8 11 M5 67 159 150 178 64 113 68 166
c 99 7 13 M6 62 181 182 219 56 136 69 201
d 119 7 13 M6 72 181 182 219 76 136 89 201
e 107 7 13 M6 66 221 228 267 70 176 77 249
f 131 7 13 M6 79 221 228 267 94 176 101 249
b1 d1 d2 d3 e h l1 l2 l4 n1 n2
max max max
a 162 10 18 M8 108 291 264 220 270 101 200
b1 d1 d2 d3 e h l1 l2 l4 n1 n2
max max max
a 131 7 12 M6 103 210 228 190 94 176
b 162 10 18 M8 114 248 264 220 270 101 200
c 167 10 18 M8 136 269 300 250 300 118 224
d 167 10 18 M8 128 321 360 300 350 138 264
e 174 12 18 M10 171 385 405 350 410 141 316
KLK1703-H

1
2
2
n
d
1
4
n
e
h

n
1
n
3
b
1
d
2
KLK1704-Q
2
n
2
d
1
d
2
b
n
1
1
+ +
4
h

e
1

KLK1705-Y
4
1
n
2
2
d
1
1
n
1
b
e
h

2
d
+ +
Drawing 1 Drawing 2
Drawing 3
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1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
M
3~
M
3~
1
2
3
4
5
6
Automatic
PFC controller
S
r
20%
L&C bank
switch
Harmonics
suppression
Phase shift
Network
condition
analyzer
and PFC (kvar)
on/off switch
Transformer
Low voltage
Grid high voltage
Protection
Manual
PFC controller
Bypass
reactor
General
PFC key
components
PFC controller
Fuse
Contactor
Reactor
PFC capacitor
Discharge reactor
Load structure
Discharge
reactor
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50 EPCOS AG
General
PhaseCap capacitors in cylindrical
aluminum cases were designed
for power factor correction in
low-voltage plant. Loads like
motors and transformers consume
active power as well as reactive
power. Generators, supply cables
and other electrical distribution
equipment, in turn, should be
relieved of reactive power. The
MKK (metalized plastic compact)
AC series (> 2.5 to 30 kvar) is
intended to increase packing den-
sity per bank and cut component
costs. Improved thermal response
and simplified installation are
advantages of the cylindrical
aluminum case.
PhaseCap
AC Capacitors
Applications
a Automatic PFC equipment,
capacitor banks
a Individual fixed PFC
(eg motors, transformers,
lighting)
a Group fixed PFC
a Tuned and detuned
capacitor banks
a Harmonic trap applications
(eg UPS, frequency drives
and converters)
Features
Electrical
a Long useful life
a High pulse current with-
stand capability (200 * I
N
)
a Corona-free
Mechanical and
maintenance
a Reduced mounting costs
a Maintenance-free
Safety
a Dry design
a Self-healing
a Non-flammable
a Touch-proof terminals
a Longterm approved
Environment
a Easy disposal
a Non-polluting
a PCB-free
B 2566 7 - A 4 49 7- A 3 75
PhaseCap Capacitor Type Revision
Total
Capacitance
Capacitance
Tolerance
SIGUT
Terminal
Type Number Decoding System
A 5%/+10% (standard)
J +/5%
1 Single-phase
3 Three-phase
Number,
NA
(16 mm
2
) 10
7
(49 x 10
7
= 495 F)
Capacitance
value
3 x 165 F =
495 F
Rated voltage AC 230 V 2
400 V 3
415 V, 440 V, 480 V 4
525 V 5
690 V 6
Standard A
Special S
PhaseCap Standard
MKK AC
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Technical Data
The compact PhaseCap capacitor is
a self-healing, metalized polypropy-
lene film capacitor. The current-
carrying metal layer (electrode) is
vapor-deposited onto one side of
the film.
Compact design low height,
weight and volume
Three electrically separated, partial
capacitors are wound concentrical-
ly in a single operation onto an
insulated metal core tube, which
guarantees excellent winding pre-
cision. The electrodes are connect-
ed by metal spraying the face end
of the winding element. The partial
capacitors are star, delta or series
connected.
The compact MKK winding ele-
ments are housed in a cylindrical
aluminum case and hermetically
sealed by a press-rolled metal lid.
Triple safety system
a Dry technology: instead of a
liquid impregnating agent, the
capacitor is filled with gas. So
there is no risk of fire caused by
spurting or leaking oil. Dry
design is a must for ecologically
sensitive applications and insur-
ance follow-up.
a Self-healing: the capacitor repairs
itself after overload.
a Overpressure disconnector: this
prevents the capacitor from
bursting at the end of its useful
life or through electrical or
thermal overload.
Innovative and reliable SIGUT
connection technology
SIGUT terminals ensure reliable and
straightforward connection, even in
a parallel capacitor circuit, with
benefits like
a simplified parallel connection of
input ends in series,
a protection against electric shock
hazard (IP20/IP54 to VDE 0106
part 100),
a additional connection of
discharge resistors for extra
reliability and safety,
a clamping device to prevent
loosening of screws,
a cable cross-sections up to
16 mm
2
.
Standards IEC 831-1/96, IEC 831-2/95, EN 60831-1+2/96, VDE 560-46+47 3/95
Overvoltage Umax UN + 10% (up to 8 h daily) / UN + 15% (up to 30 min daily) /
UN + 30% (up to 1 min)
Overcurrent Imax 1.3 * IN; in certain cases higher (see table)
Inrush current IS 200 * IN
Losses (dielectric) < 0.25 W/kvar
Capacitance tolerance 5%
Test voltage, terminal/terminal UTT 2.15 * UN1, AC, 10 s
Test voltage, terminal/case UTC up to UN 660 V: 3000 Vac, 10 s; above UN = 660 V: 6000 Vac, 10 s
Useful life t LD(Co) 115,000 h
Ambient temperature LCT/ 40%/D, max. 55C, with forced cooling higher ambient
UCT temperature possible; in some cases different temperature category
for 60 Hz (see table)
Cooling natural or forced
Humidity Hrel max. 95%
Altitude 4000 m above sea level
Mounting and grounding threaded M12 stud on bottom of case
Safety dry technology, overpressure disconnector, self-healing
Discharge resistors discharge module included
Case extruded aluminum
Enclosure IP20, indoor mounting (optionally with lid for IP54)
Dielectric polypropylene film
Impregnation non-PCB, inert gas
Terminals dual, three-way SIGUT terminal strip with electric shock protection
(VDE 0106 part 100), max. 16 mm
2
cable cross-section
Certification cUL file # E96954
Extended useful life of
115,000 operating hours
After a long drying phase in a high
vacuum to eliminate moisture from
the active element, the capacitor is
impregnated. The case is filled with
inert gas and sealed. Then routine
test are performed for gas leakage.
This production process helps to
avoid oxidation and partial dis-
charges (corona effect), promoting
capacitance stability over an
extremely long period, an essential
in filter circuit applications.
High inrush current withstand
capability is crucial
Capacitors used for power factor
correction undergo a lot of switch-
ing operations. The high inrush
currents that go along with this
must be handled without degrad-
ing useful life. The pulse strength
of this technology comes in partic-
ular from the enlarged, sensitive
contact area (improved metal
spraying). The breakthrough came
with a Siemens patent called the
wavy cut, plus heavy edge film
design. PhaseCap capacitors can
easily handle inrush currents of up
to 200 times rated current.
And where it is crucial
a Parallel connection of capacitors
a Non-detuned capacitors
a Capacitor banks using standard
contactors
a Restoration after voltage
interruptions and brownouts
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Overpressure disconnector (tear-off fuse)
Compact winding
with C1,2,3
Connected
Detail A Detail B
Disconnected
Overpressure tear-off fuse
Terminal block
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KLK1393-M
5
0
.
5
1
6
+
1
M12
1
9
.
6
0
.
5
16.80,5
Marking
h
+
4
0
d
h
KLK1394-V
1
8
SW17
22
Creepage distance 12.7 mm min.
Clearance 9.6 mm min.
Nut C61010-A415-C15
Hex nut
BM 12 DIN 439
or
Toothed washer
J 12.5 DIN 6797
Torque
T = 10 Nm
Torque
T = 1.2 Nm
Impregnating hole
KLK1645
d1
8
2
1
1
)
5
4
d2
Cable gland
12
7
1
7
6
8
.
5
24 h
1
5
.
5
8
KLK1392-E
l
3
27
ll
Protective case for capacitor Capacitor
Mounting
Protective cover for terminal
1)
Perforation for second cable gland
Dimensional Drawings
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Three-phase capacitors: rated voltage 230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, delta connection
50 Hz 60 Hz CN d x h Weight Product / Type
Output IN Output IN F mm kg Ordering code
kvar A kvar A in lb
2.5 6.3 3.0 7.5 3*50 121*164 1.2 MKK230- D- 02.5- 01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667- A2157- A375
5.0 13.1 6.3 15.7 3*104 121*164 1.3 MKK230- D- 05- 01
4.76*6.46 2.8 B25667- A2317- A375
7.5 18.8 9.0 22.6 3*150 121*164 1.3 MKK230- D- 07.5- 01
4.76*6.46 2.8 B25667- A2457- A375
10.4 26.1 12.5 31.4 3*209 121*164 1.5 MKK230- D-10- 01
4.76*6.46 3.3 B25667- A2627- A375
12.5 31.4 15.0
1)
38.2
1)
3*250 121*200 1.7 MKK230- D-12.5- 01
4.76*7.87 3.7 B25667- A2757- A375
5.0 7.2 6.0 8.7 3*33 121*164 1.2 MKK400-D-05-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A3996-A375
6.3 9.0 7.5 10.8 3*42 121*164 1.2 MKK400-D-06.3-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A3127-A375
7.5 10.8 9.0 13.0 3*50 121*164 1.2 MKK400-D-07.5-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A3147-A375
8.3 12.0 10.0 14.5 3*55 121*164 1.3 MKK400-D-08.3-01
4.76*6.46 2.8 B25667-A3167-A375
10.4 15.0 12.5 18.0 3*69 121*164 1.3 MKK400-D-10-01
4.76*6.46 2.8 B25667-A3207-A375
12.5 18.0 15.0 21.7 3*83 121*164 1.3 MKK400-D-12.5-01
4.76*6.46 2.8 B25667-A3247-A375
15.0 21.7 18.0 26.0 3*100 121*164 1.5 MKK400-D-15-01
4.76*6.46 3.3 B25667-A3297-A375
16.7 24.0 20.0 28.9 3*111 121*200 1.6 MKK400-D-16.7-01
4.76*7.87 3.5 B25667-A3337-A375
20.8 30.0 25.0 36.0 3*138 142*200 2.0 MKK400-D-20-01
5.59*7.87 4.4 B25667-A3417-A375
25.0 36.0 30.0 39.4
1)
3*166 142*200 2.2 MKK400-D-25-01
5.59*7.87 4.8 B25667-A3497-A375
1) Temperature class deviation - 40/B max. 45C
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5.0 6.6 6.0 7.9 3*27 121*164 1.2 MKK440-D-05-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A4826-A375
7.5 9.9 9.0 11.8 3*41 121*164 1.2 MKK440-D-07.5-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A4127-A375
10.4 13.7 12.5 16.4 3*57 121*164 1.3 MKK440-D-10-01
4.76*6.46 2.9 B25667-A4177-A375
11.2 14.7 13.4 17.7 3*61 121*164 1.4 MKK440-D-11.2-01
4.76*6.46 3.1 B25667-A4187-A375
12.5 16.4 15.0 19.7 3*69 121*164 1.4 MKK440-D-12.5-01
4.76*6.46 3.0 B25667-A4207-A375
14.2 18.7 17.0 22.4 3*78 121*164 1.5 MKK440-D-14.2-01
4.76*6.46 3.3 B25667-A4237-A365
15.0 19.7 18.0 23.6 3*82 121*164 1.6 MKK440-D-15-01
4.76*6.46 3.5 B25667-A4247-A375
16.7 21.9 20.0 26.3 3*92 121*200 1.7 MKK440-D-16.7-01
4.76*7.87 3.7 B25667-A4277-A365
18.8 24.7 22.6 29.6 3*103 142*200 2.0 MKK440-D-18.8-01
5.59*7.87 4.4 B25667-A4307-A365
20.8 27.3 25.0 32.8 3*114 142*200 2.1 MKK440-D-20-01
5.59*7.87 4.6 B25667-A4347-A375
25.0 32.8 30.0
1)
39.4
1)
3*137 142*200 2.3 MKK440-D-25-01
5.59*7.87 5.1 B25667-A4417-A375
28.15 37.0 33.8
1)
44.4
1)
3*154 142*200 2.5 MKK440-D-28-01
5.59*7.87 5.5 B25667-A4467-A365
kvar A kvar A in lb
5.0 7.0 6.0 8.4 3*31 121*164 1.2 MKK415-D-05-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A4926-A375
6.3 8.7 7.5 10.4 3*39 121*164 1.2 MKK415-D-06.3-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A4117-A375
10.4 14.5 12.5 17.4 3*64 121*164 1.2 MKK415-D-10-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A4197-A375
12.5 17.4 15.0 20.9 3*77 121*164 1.3 MKK415-D-12.5-01
4.76*6.46 2.8 B25667-A4237-A375
15.0 20.9 18.0 25.1 3*93 121*164 1.4 MKK415-D-15-01
4.76*6.46 3.0 B25667-A4277-A375
16.7 23.3 20.0 27.9 3*103 121*164 1.5 MKK415-D-16.7-01
4.76*6.46 3.3 B25667-A4307-A375
20.8 29.0 25.0
1)
34.8
1)
3*128 121*200 1.7 MKK415-D-20-01
4.76*7.87 3.7 B25667-A4387-A375
25.0 34.8 30.0
1)
41.8
1)
3*154 142*200 2.1 MKK415-D-25-01
5.59*7.87 4.6 B25667-A4467-A375
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kvar A kvar A in lb
5.0 6.0 6.0 7.2 3*23 121*164 1.1 MKK480-D-05-01
4.76*6.46 2.4 B25667-A4696-A375
6.25 7.5 7.5 9.0 3*29 121*164 1.2 MKK480-D-06.3-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A4866-A375
7.5 9.0 9.0 10.8 3*35 121*164 1.2 MKK480-D-07.5-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A4107-A375
8.33 10.0 10.0 12.0 3*38 121*164 1.2 MKK480-D-08.3-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A4117-A365
10.4 12.5 12.5 15.0 3*48 121*164 1.3 MKK480-D-10-01
4.76*6.46 2.9 B25667-A4147-A375
12.5 15.1 15.0 18.1 3*58 121*164 1.5 MKK480-D-12.5-01
4.76*6.46 3.3 B25667-A4177-A365
15 18.1 18.0 21.7 3*69 121*200 1.7 MKK480-D-15-01
4.76*7.87 3.7 B25667-A4207-A365
16.7 20.0 20.1 24.0 3*77 121*200 1.8 MKK480-D-16.7-01
4.76*7.87 3.9 B25667-A4237-A355
20.8 25.0 25.0 30.1 3*96 142*200 2.2 MKK480-D-20-01
5.59*7.87 4.8 B25667-A4287-A375
25.0 30.0 30.0
1)
36.1
1)
3*115 142*200 2.4 MKK480-D-25-01
5.59*7.87 5.3 B25667-A4347-A365
6.3 6.9 7.5 8.3 3*24 121*164 1.1 MKK525-D-06.25-01
4.76*6.46 2.4 B25667-A5726-A375
8.3 9.2 10.0 11.0 3*32 121*164 1.2 MKK525-D-08.3-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A5966-A375
10.4 11.5 12.5 13.7 3*40 121*164 1.4 MKK525-D-10-01
4.76*6.46 3.0 B25667-A5127-A375
12.5 13.8 15.0 16.5 3*48 121*164 1.5 MKK525-D-12.5-01
4.76*6.46 3.3 B25667-A5147-A375
15.0 16.5 18.0 19.8 3*58 121*200 1.7 MKK525-D-15-01
4.76*7.87 3.7 B25667-A5177-A375
16.7 18.4 20.0 22.1 3*64 121*200 1.8 MKK525-D-16.7-01
4.76*7.87 3.9 B25667-A5197-A375
20.8 22.9 25.0 27.5 3*80 142*200 2.2 MKK525-D-20-01
5.59*7.87 4.8 B25667-A5247-A375
25.0 27.5 30.0
1)
33.0
1)
3*96 142*200 2.5 MKK525-D-25-01
5.59*7.87 5.5 B25667-A5287-A375
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Discharge Resistors
KLK1685-F
Discharge
Resistor
Set
Three-phase capacitors: rated voltage 690 Vac, 50/60 Hz, star connection
kvar A kvar A in lb
5.0 4.2 6.0 5 3*33 121*164 1.2 MKK690-Y-05-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A6996-A375
10.0 8.4 12.5 10.5 3*70 121*164 1.3 MKK690-Y-10-01
4.76*6.46 2.8 B25667-A6207-A375
12.5 10.5 15.0 12.5 3*84 121*164 1.4 MKK690-Y-12.5-01
4.76*6.46 3.0 B25667-A6257-A375
15.0 12.6 18.0 15 3*100 121*164 1.5 MKK690-Y-15-01
4.76*6.46 3.3 B25667-A6307-A375
20.8 17.4 25.0 21 3*139 142*200 2.0 MKK690-Y-20-01
5.59*7.87 4.4 B25667-A6417-A375
25.0 21.0 30.0
1)
25
1)
3*167 142*200 2.2 MKK690-Y-25-01
5.59*7.87 4.8 B25667-A6507-A375
Three-phase capacitors: rated voltage 740 Vac, 50/60 Hz, star connection
14.2 10.9 16.8 13.1 3 * 82.5 121 * 200 1.8 MKK740-Y-14-01
4.76 * 7.87 3.97 B25667-A7247-A375
26.8 20.9 32.2 25.1 3 * 155 142 * 200 2.5 MKK740-Y-26.8-01
5.59 * 7.87 5.51 B25667-A7467-A375
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Single-phase capacitors: rated voltage 230 Vac, 50/60 Hz
kvar A kvar A in lb
2.5 10.9 3.0 13.0 150 121*164 1.1 MKK230-I-02.5-01
4.76*6.46 2.4 B25667-A2157-A175
3.3 14.5 4.0 17.4 200 121*164 1.1 MKK230-I-03.3-01
4.76*6.46 2.4 B25667-A2207-A175
5.2 22.6 6.2 27.0 313 121*164 1.1 MKK230-I-05-01
4.76*6.46 2.4 B25667-A2317-A175
8.33 36.2 10.0 44.0 502 121*164 1.3 MKK230-I-08.3-01
4.76*6.46 2.8 B25667-A2507-A175
5.0 12.5 6.0 15.0 100 121*164 1.1 MKK400-I-05-01
4.76*6.46 2.4 B25667-A3107-A175
6.3 15.6 7.5 18.8 124 121*164 1.1 MKK400-I-06.25-01
4.76*6.46 2.4 B25667-A3127-A175
7.5 18.8 9.0 22.5 149 121*164 1.1 MKK400-I-07.5-01
4.76*6.46 2.4 B25667-A3147-A175
8.3 20.8 10.0 25.0 166 121*164 1.1 MKK400-I-08.3-01
4.76*6.46 2.4 B25667-A3167-A175
10.4 26.0 12.5 31.2 207 121*164 1.2 MKK400-I-10.4-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A3207-A175
12.5 31.2 15.0 37.5 249 121*164 1.3 MKK400-I-12.5-01
4.76*6.46 2.8 B25667-A3247-A175
6.5 12.4 7.8 14.9 75 121*164 1.1 MKK525-I-06.5-01
4.76*6.46 2.4 B25667-A5756-A175
8.3 15.9 10.0 19.0 96 121*164 1.2 MKK525-I-08.3-01
4.76*6.46 2.6 B25667-A5966-A175
10 19.0 12.0 22.9 116 121*164 1.3 MKK525-I-10-01
4.76*6.46 2.8 B25667-A5117-A175
12.5 23.8 15.0 28.6 144 121*164 1.5 MKK525-I-12.5-01
4.76*6.46 3.3 B25667-A5147-A175
15 28.6 18.0 34.3 173 121*200 1.7 MKK525-I-15-01
4.76*7.87 3.7 B25667-A5177-A175
18.6 36.0 22.3 43.0 215 142*200 2.0 MKK525-I-18.6-01
5.59*7.87 4.4 B25667-A5217-A175
59 EPCOS AG
Plastic protective case for capacitor
Capacitor For cable gland Cable diameter outside Dimensions Product / Type
l1 l2 l3 h
mm mm mm Ordering code
in in inch
121*164 IP54 9 - 13 134 110 177 243 B44066- X9122
4.76*6.46 0.35 - 0.51 5.28 4.33 6.97 9.57
121*200 / 142*200 IP54 10 - 18 154.5 130.5 186 280 B44066- X9142
4.76*7.87 / 5.59*7.87 0.39 - 0.71 6.08 5.14 7.32 11.0
PhaseCap capacitors with other rated voltages and capacitances available on request.
Plastic protective cover for terminal
Capacitor For cable gland Cable diameter outside Dimensions Product / Type
d1 d2
mm mm mm Ordering code
in in in
121*164 PG 13,5 9 - 13 116 125 B44066- K1211
4.76*6.46 0.35 - 0.51 4.56 4.92
121*200 PG 16 10 - 14 116 125 B44066- K1212
4.76*7.87 0.39 - 0.55 4.56 4.92
142*200 PG 21 14 - 18 137 145 B44066- K1421
5.59*7.87 0.55 - 0.71 5.39 5.70
Capacitor Packing unit
mm pcs per box
in
121 6
4.76
142 4
5.59
a Capacitors with other voltages,
frequencies, output power, not listed
available on request
a Discharge resistors are included in
shipment
a Capacitor packing units (quantities):
60 EPCOS AG
General
The new PhaseCap HD series is a
follow-on development of the MKK
AC series, covering the power
range above 25 through 60 kvar
with just one capacitor in a
cylindrical aluminum case. The
PhaseCap HD is especially intend-
ed for heavy-duty industrial appli-
cations with extreme demands for
useful life, constant capacitance
and high inrush current withdstand
capability.
Such applications require typical
power steps of 25 or 50 kvar
switched by a PFC controller via
each capacitor contactor. The for-
mer series was limited to 25 kvar.
The new MKK AC series was devel-
oped to increase packing density
per bank and cut component
costs.
This is a first-time implementation
of 60 kvar with only one capacitor
in a cylindrical aluminum case,
improving thermal response and
simplifying installation.
PhaseCap HD AC Capacitors
Heavy Duty Type
Applications
a Power factor correction
a Detuned capacitor banks
a Wind turbine systems
a AC power electronics
a Uninterruptible power
supplies
a Filtering harmonics in
modern power electronic
applications
Features
Electrical
a Up to 60 kvar per case
a Extremely low loss
a High pulse current with-
stand capability (200 * I
N
)
a Corona-free
Mechanical and
maintenance
a Maintenance-free
Safety
a Dry design
a Self-healing
a Non-flammable
a Touch-proof terminals
a Longterm approved
Environment
a Easy disposal
a Non-polluting
a PCB-free
B 2566 9 - A 5 46 7- J 3 75
PhaseCap HD Capacitor Type Revision
Total
Capacitance
Capacitance
Tolerance
SIGUT
Terminal
A 5%/+10%
J +/5%
Three-phase
Number,
NA
(16 or
25 mm
2
)
10
7
(46 x 10
7
= 462 F)
Capacitance
value
3 x 154 F =
462 F Rated voltage AC 400 V 3
440 V 4
525 V 5
Standard A
Special S
PhaseCap HD
MKK AC
61 EPCOS AG
Technical Data
design. PhaseCap HD capacitors
can easily handle inrush currents of
up to 200 times rated current.
contactors
impregnated. The case is filled with
inert gas and sealed. Then routine
test are performed for gas leakage.
extremely long period, an essential
in filter circuit applications.
Standards IEC 831-1/96, IEC 831-2/95, EN 60831-1+2/96, VDE 560-46+47 3/95
UN + 30% (up to 1 min)
Test voltage, terminal/case UTC up to UN 660 V: 3000 Vac, 10 s
UCT temperature possible; in some cases different temperature category
for 60 Hz (see table)
Altitude 4000 m asl (above sea level)
Mounting position upright
(VDE 0106 part 100), max. 35 mm
2
cable cross-section
62 EPCOS AG
The compact PhaseCap HD capaci-
tor is a self-healing, metalized
polypropylene film capacitor.
The current-carrying metal layer
(electrode) is vapor-deposited onto
one side of the film.
weight and volume
The entire capacitor is composed of
three single-phase element stacks.
The electrodes are connected by
metal spraying the face ends of the
winding elements. The capacitor
elements are delta connected. The
winding elements are housed in a
cylindrical aluminum case and
hermetically sealed by a press-rolled
metal lid.
liquid impregnating agent, the
capacitor is filled with gas. So
there is no risk of fire caused by
spurting or leaking oil. Dry
design is a must for ecologically
sensitive applications and insur-
ance follow-up.
a Self-healing: the capacitor
repairs itself after overload.
thermal overload
straightforward connection, even
in a parallel capacitor circuit, with
benefits like
input ends in series,
a protection against electric
shock hazard (IP20 to VDE 0106
part 100),
a additional connection of dis-
charge resistors for extra reliabili-
ty and safety,
35 mm
2
.
Compact winding
with C1,2,3
Connected
Detail A Detail B
Disconnected
tear-off fuse disconnected
Terminal block
63 EPCOS AG
1) Temperature class deviation 25C/B max. 45C Other voltages, frequencies, outputs upon request.
MKK 400 Series (suitable also for 415 V with 7.6% higher output)
50 Hz 60 Hz Ir (40)
2)
CN d x h Weight Product / Type
Output IN Output IN A F mm kg Ordering code
kvar A kvar A in lb
30 43 36 52 100 3*199 142*280 4 MKK400- D-30- 21
5.59*11 8.8 B25669- A3596- J375
35 51 42 60 100 3*232 142*280 4 MKK400- D- 35- 21
5.59*11 8.8 B25669- A3696- J375
37.5 54 45 65 100 3*249 142*317 4.4 MKK400- D- 37.5- 21
5.59*12.5 9.7 B25669- A3746- J375
40 58 48 69 100 3*265 142*317 4,4 MKK400- D- 40- 21
5.59*12.5 9.7 B25669- A3796- J375
50 72 60
1)
87
1)
100 3*332 142*355 4.7 MKK400- D- 50- 21
5.59*14 10.3 B25669- A3996- J375
MKK 440 Series
28 37 33.6 44 100 3*154 142*280 4.0 MKK440- D- 28- 21
5.59*11 8.8 B25669- A4467- J375
30 39 36 47 100 3*164 142*280 4.0 MKK440- D- 30- 21
5.59*11 8.8 B25669- A4497- J375
35 46 42 55 100 3*192 142*317 4.4 MKK440- D- 35- 21
5.59*12.5 9.7 B25669- A4577- J375
37.5 49 45 59 100 3*206 142*317 4.4 MKK440- D- 37.5- 21
5.59*12.5 9.7 B25669- A4617- J375
40 52 48 63 100 3*219 142*317 4.4 MKK440- D- 40- 21
5.59*12.5 9.7 B25669- A4657- J375
50 66 60
1)
79
1)
100 3*274 142*355 4.7 MKK440- D- 50- 21
5.59*14 10.3 B25669- A4827- J375
MKK 480 Series
31 37 37 44 100 3*143 142*317 4.4 MKK480- D- 31- 21
5.59*12.48 9.7 B25669- A4427- J375
35 42 42 50 100 3*161 142*317 4.4 MKK480- D- 35- 21
5.59*12.48 9.7 B25669- A4487- J375
42 50 50 60 100 3*193 142*355 4.7 MKK480- D- 42- 21
5.59*13.98 10.4 B25669- A4577- J365
MKK 525 Series
30 33 36 40 95 3*116 142*280 4.0 MKK525- D- 30- 21
5.59*11 8.8 B25669- A5347- J375
35 39 42 46 95 3*135 142*317 4.4 MKK525- D- 35- 21
5.59*12.5 9.7 B25669- A5407- J375
37.5 41 45 50 95 3*145 142*317 4.4 MKK525- D- 37.5- 21
5.59*12.5 9.7 B25669- A5437- J375
40 44 48 53 95 3*154 142*355 4.7 MKK525- D- 40- 21
5.59*14 10.3 B25669- A5467- J375
64 EPCOS AG
For capacitor diameter For cable gland For cable diameter outside Product / Type
mm mm Ordering code
inch inch
142 PG 21 1418 B44066-K1422
5.59 0.550.71
KLK1393-M
5
0
.
5
1
6
+
1
M12
3
2
0
.
5
24 0.5
Marking
Torque
T = 10 Nm
Torque
T = 2.5 Nm
Impregnating hole
Creepage distance 15 mm min.
Clearance 12 mm min.
h
+
5
1
d

(
1
4
2
1
.
5
)
h
KLK1394-V
Nut C61010-A415-C15
Hex nut
BM 12 DIN 439
or
Toothed washer
J 12.5 DIN 6797
1
8
SW17
22
Capacitor
Mounting
KLK1645
d1
8
2
1
1
)
6
4
Cable gland
d2
1)
65 EPCOS AG
WindCap
AC Capacitors
for Wind Turbine
General
WindCap heavy-duty AC capaci-
tors in cylindrical aluminum cases
were specially designed for power
factor correction and harmonics
filtering in wind turbine and indus-
trial applications with extreme
requirements for reliability and life
cycle.
The new WindCap series demon-
strates excellent performance in
tough conditions like fast chang-
ing load, brownouts, voltage
interruptions and increasing
harmonic distortion on the grid.
Highest reliability and minimized
life cycle cost achieved by an
extended service life of 130,000
hours.
Wind turbine generators have a
power factor < 1, meaning that
producers have to add power
factor correction to improve per-
formance.
WindCap capacitors provide relief
from reactive power and reduce
ohmic losses in transformers,
supply cables and other electrical
distribution equipment.
B 2566 8 - A 6 10 7- A 3 75
WindCap HD Capacitor Type Revision
Total
Capacitance
Capacitance
Tolerance
SIGUT
Terminal
J +/5%
Three-phase
Number,
NA
(16 mm
2
) 10
7
(10 x 10
7
= 102 F)
Capacitance
value
3 x 34 F =
102 F
800 V 7
Standard A
Special S
WindCap HD
MKK AC
Electrical
a Extremely low loss
a High pulse current
withstand capability
(up to 300 * I
N
)
a Corona-free
Mechanical and
maintenance
a Any mounting position
a Maintenance-free
Safety
a Dry design
a Self-healing
a Non-flammable
a Touch-proof terminals (IP 20)
a Long-term approved
MKK AC design & technology
Environment
a Easy disposal
a Non-polluting
(dry technology)
a PCB-free product
WindCap heavy-duty capacitors for power factor
correction and filtering harmonic currents
a Wind turbine generator applications
a Industrial applications with heavily distorted electrical networks
a Harmonics filtering in modern power electronics
Features
66 EPCOS AG
The compact WindCap capacitor
is a self-healing, metalized poly-
propylene film capacitor using
MKK technology with self-healing
properties. The current-carrying
metal layer (electrode) is vapor-
deposited onto one side of the film
weight and volume
Three electrically separated capaci-
tor elements are wound concentri-
cally in a single operation onto an
insulated metal core tube, which
guarantees excellent winding pre-
cision. The electrodes are connect-
ed by metal spraying the face ends
of the winding elements. The
capacitor elements are delta con-
nected (also at 690 and 800 V) to
minimize losses.
The compact winding elements are
housed in a cylindrical aluminum
case and hermetically sealed by a
press-rolled metal lid.
liquid impregnating agent like oil
or PCB, the capacitor is filled
with gas. So there is no risk of
fire caused by spurting or leak-
ing oil. Dry design is a must for
ecologically sensitive applications
and insurance follow-up.
itself after overload.
thermal overload.
straightforward connection, even
in a parallel capacitor circuit, with
benefits like
capacitors,
a protection against electric shock
hazard (IP20 to VDE 0106 part
100),
a additional connection of dis-
charge resistors for extra reliabili-
ty and safety,
16 mm
2
.
Technical Data
Standards IEC 831-1+2/88, EN 60831-1+2/93, VDE 560-46+47 3/95
UN + 20% (up to 1 min) / UN + 30% (up to 1 min)
Test voltage, terminal/case UTC 6000 Vac, 10 s
UCT temperature possible
(VDE 0106 part 100)
Detailed data sheets upon request or on Internet: www.epcos.com
67 EPCOS AG
design. WindCap capacitors can
easily handle inrush currents of
up to 300 times rated current.
contactors
After a long drying phase in a
high vacuum to eliminate mois-
ture from the active element, the
capacitor is impregnated. The case
is filled with inert gas and sealed.
Then routine test are performed
for gas leakage.
extremely long period, an essen-
tial in filter circuit applications.
Compact winding
with C1,2,3
Connected
Detail A Detail B
Disconnected
Overpressure tear-off fuse
Terminal block
68 EPCOS AG
1)
Ir (40) = rms current at TA = 40C, UN, 100% duty cycle Other voltages, frequencies, outputs upon request.
50 Hz 60 Hz Ir (40)
1)
kvar A kvar A in lb
5 4.2 6 5 20 3*11 121.6*164 1.3 MKK690- D- 05-11
4.79*6.46 2.9 B25668- A6336- A375
7.5 6.3 9 7.5 20 3*17 121.6*164 1.3 MKK690- D- 07.5-11
4.79*6.46 2.9 B25668- A6506- A375
10 8.4 12 10.1 25 3*23 121.6*164 1.5 MKK690- D-10-11
4.79*6.46 3.3 B25668- A6676- A375
12.5 10.5 15 12.6 30 3*28 121.6*164 1.4 MKK690- D-12.5-11
4.79*6.46 3.1 B25668- A6836- A375
15 12.6 18 15.1 30 3*34 121.6*164 1.5 MKK690- D-15-11
4.79*6.46 3.3 B25668- A6107- A375
20.8 17.5 25 21 40 3*47 142*200 2.0 MKK690- D-20-11
5.59*7.87 4.4 B25668- A6137- A375
25 21 30 25.1 40 3*56 142*200 2.2 MKK690- D-25-11
5.59*7.87 4.9 B25668- A6167- A375
5 3.6 6 4.3 20 3*8 121.6*164 1.2 MKK800- D- 5-11
4.79*6.46 2.6 B25668- A7246- A375
7.5 5.4 9 6.5 20 3*12 121.6*164 1.2 MKK800- D-7.5-11
4.79*6.46 2.6 B25668- A7376- A375
10 7.2 12 8.7 20 3*17 121.6*164 1.3 MKK800- D-10-11
4.79*6.46 2.9 B25668- A7496- A375
12.5 9.0 15 11.0 25 3*21 121.6*164 1.4 MKK800- D-12.5-11
4.79*6.46 3.1 B25668- A7626- A375
15 11.0 18 13.0 30 3*25 121.6*164 1.5 MKK800- D-15-11
4.79*6.46 3.3 B25668- A7746- A375
20 14.5 24 17.3 35 3*33 142*200 2.0 MKK800- D-20-11
5.59*7.87 4.4 B25668- A7996- A375
25 18.0 30 22 35 3*41 142*200 2.3 MKK800- D-25-11
5.59*7.87 5 B25668- A7127- A375
28 20 33 24 40 3*46 142*200 2.4 MKK800- D-28-11
5.59*7.87 5.3 B25668- A7137- A375
For For For cable d1 d2 Product
capacitor diameter cable gland diameter outside
mm mm mm mm Ordering code
in in in in
121*164 PG 13.5 913 116 125 B44066- K1211
4.76*6.46 0.350.51 4.6 4.93
121*200 PG 16 1014 116 125 B44066- K1212
4.76*7.87 0.390.56 4.6 4.93
142*200 PG 21 1418 137 145 B44066- K1421
5.59*7.87 0.550.71 5.4 5.7
Plastic protective case for capacitor
For Degree l1 x h l3 l2 Weight Product
capacitor diameter of protection
mm mm mm mm kg Ordering code
in in in in lb
121*164 IP54 134 x 243 177 110 0.3 B44066-X9122
4.76*6.46 5.3 x 49.6 7.0 4.33 0.66
121*200 IP54 154 x 280 186 130.5 0.6 B44066-X9142
4.76*7.87 6.1 x 11.0 7.3 5.2 1.32
142*200 IP54 154 x 280 186 130.5 0.6 B44066-X9142
5.99*7.87 6.1 x 11.0 7.3 5.2 1.32
69 EPCOS AG
12
7
1
7
6
8
.
5
24 h
1
5
.
5
8
KLK1392-E
l
3
27
ll
KLK1393-M
5
0
.
5
1
6
+
1
M12
1
9
.
6
0
.
5
16.80,5
Marking
h
+
4
0
d
h
KLK1394-V
1
8
SW17
22
Creepage distance 12.7 mm min.
Clearance 9.6 mm min.
Nut C61010-A415-C15
Hex nut
BM 12 DIN 439
or
Toothed washer
J 12.5 DIN 6797
Torque
T = 10 Nm
Torque
T = 1.2 Nm
Impregnating hole
KLK1645
d1
8
2
1
1
)
5
4
d2
Cable gland
Capacitor Protective case for capacitor
Mounting
1)
1)
Ir (40) = rms current at TA = 40C, UN, 100% duty cycle Other voltages, frequencies, outputs upon request.
(suitable also for 600 V with 8.8% higher output)
50 Hz 60 Hz Ir (40)
1)
kvar A kvar A in lb
10.4 9.2 12.5 10.8 25 3*33.4 121.6*164 1.4 MKK600-D-11.3-11
4.79*6.46 3.1 B25668- A5107- J375
16.7 15.2 20.0 17.5 40 3*53.5 142*200 2.0 MKK600- D- 18.2-11
5.59*7.87 4.4 B25668- A5167-J375
20.8 18.9 25.0 21.7 40 3*66.9 142*200 2.3 MKK690- D-22.7-11
5.59*7.87 5.1 B25668- A5207-J375
NEW
70 EPCOS AG
PhiCap
AC Capacitors
General
PhiCap is an approved and reliable
MKP (metalized polypropylene)
capacitor series for AC applica-
tions. The power range is 0.5 to
25 kvar for three phase or 0.7 to
5 kvar per single capacitor.
The PhiCap capacitor is especially
intended for power factor correc-
tion in industrial and semi-indus-
trial applications. These capacitors
are manufactured using metalized
polypropylene film as the dielec-
tric and housed in a cylindrical
aluminum case.
B 3234 4 - B 4 07 1- A 5 40
PhiCap Capacitor Type
Phase
Revision
7.5 kvar Output power
2 = 200 +
3 = 300 +
4 = 400 +
5 = 500 +
Three-phase 4
Three-phase 3
Single-phase 0
00 = 00
10 = 15
20 = 20/25
30 = 30
40 = 40
80 = 80
5%/
+10%
1/2=
50/60Hz
Rated voltage AC

B32344-B4071-A540 (7.5 kvar 5%/+10%
440 Vac three-phase 50/60 Hz)
Applications
a Automatic capacitor banks
a Fixed PFC, eg motor
compensation
a AC power electronics
a Uninterruptible power
supplies
a Drive engineering
Features
Electrical
a Up to 25 kvar per case for
three-phase applications
a Up to 5 kvar per case for
single-phase applications
a Long useful life 100,000 h
(up to 100 * I
N
)
Mechanical and
maintenance
a Reduced mounting costs,
easy installation and con-
nection
a Low weight and compact
a Any mounting position
except upside down
a Maintenance-free
Safety
a Self-healing
Environment
a Non-polluting
a PCB-free
71 EPCOS AG
Technical Data
ular from the enlarged contact area
(heavy edge metalization) and
metal sprayed contact (face side of
winding element).
contactors
Useful life up to
filled with biodegradable soft resin.
charges, promoting capacitance
stability over a long period.
Standards IEC 60831-1 and IEC 60831-2/96
UN + 20% (up to 5 min) / UN + 30% (up to 1 min 200 times during
useful life)
Overcurrent Imax 1.3 * IN
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Capacitance tolerance 5% / +10%
Test voltage, terminal/case UTC 3000 Vac, 10 s
Ambient temperature LCT/ 25%/D, max. 55C
UCT
Mounting position random except upside down
Mounting and grounding threaded M12 stud (10 Nm) for case dia. 53 mm, M8 (4 Nm) for
case dia. 53 mm
Safety overpressure disconnector, self-healing
Enclosure IP20, indoor mounting (optional IP32)
Impregnation non-PCB, vegetable oil based resin
Terminals screw terminals for B32344, fast-on terminals for B32340
and B32343
Certification UL for B32340 up to 450 Vac, UL pending for other series
PhiCap is a self-healing, metalized
polypropylene film capacitor. The
current carrying AlZn metal layer
(the best alloy for an electrode)
is vapor-deposited onto one side
of the film, the surface of the
dielectric.
Compact design low weight
and volume
The entire three-phase capacitor is
composed of three single-phase
element stacks. The electrodes are
connected by metal spraying the
face ends of the winding elements.
The winding elements are encapsu-
lated in a cylindrical aluminum case
and hermetically sealed by a press-
rolled metal lid or plastic disk with
fast-on terminals.
Dual safety system
itself after overload. Self-healing
capability prevents permanent
dielectric breakdown in the
event of sporadic voltage surges,
overcurrent or overtemperature.
life or through electrical or ther-
mal overload. In the event of
permanent self-healing attempts
caused by repetitive, very high
peak voltages or other overload,
there can be permanent break-
down. The safety switching
device is then activated and dis-
connects the capacitor winding
elements from the power source
by an internal pressure increase
(expansion of the capacitor case).
Design tip
Because of the increase in capacitor
height on breakdown, it is neces-
sary to provide enough clearance
above the capacitor terminals.
Connection technology
a Simplified parallel connection of
capacitors (double fast-on termi-
nal or double wire clamping
screw terminals).
a Discharge resistors already
mounted; standard for extra
reliability and safety.
a Cable connection layout (termi-
nals) for secure, safe clamping of
required cable cross-section.
72 EPCOS AG
Double fast-on
terminal
Connected
Winding
C 1, 2, 3
Disconnected
Detail A
Detail B
PhiCap selection
When specifying and selecting
capacitors for PFC, there are several
factors affecting peformance and
useful life:
a Voltage,
a Harmonics,
a Temperature,
a Load (overcurrent),
a Inrush current.
Permanent overvoltage shortens the
useful life of a capacitor. The capaci-
tor's nominal voltage must be equal
to or greater than the operating
voltage of the circuit the capacitor
will be connected to.
Harmonics produce overvoltage
and overcurrent on capacitors. If the
total harmonic distortion level for
voltage exceeds 5% for example,
serious damage can be caused by
circuit resonance. In such cases,
series reactors (detuning) are recom-
mended.
Operation of capacitors above the
upper category temperature will
accelerate degradation of the dielec-
tric and shorten the capacitor's use-
ful life.
Residual voltage should not exceed
10% of rated voltage when
reswitching capacitors. During the
charging period of capacitors the
current is very high in automatic
capacitor banks it is very likely that
discharged capacitors will be con-
nected to charged ones already con-
nected to the grid. In such cases the
maximum admissible transient peak
current is 100 * I
N
.
During the switching process, ther-
mal and electrodynamic stress is
produced by transient overcurrents
of high amplitude and frequency
and may damage the system.
Capacitor contactors with precharg-
ing resistors or series inductance
(twinned cables between contactor
and capacitor) will avoid excessive
transient currents.
73 EPCOS AG
50 Hz 60 Hz Imax, RMS CN d x h Weight Product / Type
kvar A kvar A in lb
0.4 1.1 0.5 1.3 1.7 3*9.0 53*117 0.30 B32343-C2001-A520
2.09*4.61 0.66
0.6 1.6 0.75 2.0 2.6 3*13.5 53*117 0.30 B32343-C2001-A720
2.09*4.61 0.66
0.8 2.2 1.0 2.6 3.4 3*18.5 53*117 0.30 B32343-C2011-A020
2.09*4.61 0.66
1.2 3.3 1.5 4.0 5.2 3*27.5 63.5*132 0.40 B32343-C2011-A520
2.5*5.2 0.88
1.7 4.4 2.0 5.2 6.8 3*36.5 79.5*135 0.60 B32344-B2021-A020
3.13*5.31 1.32
2.1 5.5 2.5 6.6 8.6 3*45.5 79.5*135 0.75 B32344-B2021-A520
3.13*5.31 1.65
4.2 10.9 5.0 13.1 17 3*91.5 89.5*270 1.7 B32344-B2051-A020
3.52*10.63 3.74
6.3 16.4 7.5 19.7 25.6 3*137.0 89.5*270 2.1 B32344-B2071-A520
3.52*10.63 4.62
8.3 21.8 10.0 26.3 34.2 3*182.5 89.5*345 2.1 B32344-B2101-A020
3.52*13.58 4.62
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Creepage distance 9.6 mm
Clearance 12.7 mm
Diameter () 79.5 mm/ 89.5 mm
Expansion max. 13 mm
Mounting
M12 M5
Torque T=10 Nm T=2.5 Nm
Toothed washer J12.5 DIN 6797
Hex nut BM12 DIN 439
or C61010- A415- C15
Capacitor series B32344
kvar A kvar A in lb
0.5 1.3 0.6 1.6 1.7 3*10.0 53*117 0.30 B32343-C2002-A530
2.09*4.61 0.66
0.7 1.9 0.9 2.3 2.5 3*15.0 53*117 0.30 B32343-C2002-A730
2.09*4.61 0.66
1.0 2.5 1.2 3 3.3 3*20.0 63.5*132 0.30 B32343-C2012-A030
2.5*5.20 0.66
1.5 3.8 1.8 4.6 4.9 3*30.0 63.5*132 0.40 B32343-C2012-A530
2.5*5.20 0.88
2.5 6.3 3.0 7.6 8.2 3*50.0 79.5*195 0.60 B32344-B2022-A530
3.13*7.68 1.32
5.0 12.6 6.0 15.1 16.4 3*100 89.5*270 1.7 B32344-B2052-A030
3.52*10.63 3.74
7.5 18.8 9.0 22.6 24.4 3*150 89.5*270 2.1 B32344-B2072-A530
3.52*10.63 4.62
10.0 25.1 12.0 30.2 32.6 3*200 89.5*345 2.1 B32344-B2102-A030
3.52*13.58 4.62
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1.0 1.4 1.2 1.7 1.8 3*7.0 53*117 0.30 B32343- C4012- A000
2.09*4.61 0.66
1.5 2.2 1.8 2.6 2.9 3*10.0 53*117 0.30 B32343- C4012- A500
2.09*4.61 0.66
2.0 2.9 2.4 3.5 3.8 3*13.5 63.5*132 0.40 B32343- C4022-A000
2.5*5.20 0.88
2.5 3.6 3.0 4.3 4.7 3*17.0 63.5*132 0.40 B32343- C4022- A500
2.5*5.20 0.88
5.0 7.2 6.0 8.6 9.4 3*33.5 63.5*132 0.40 B32343- C4052- A000
2.5*5.20 0.88
6.3 9.1 7.5 10.8 14.0 3*42.0 79.5*195 0.60 B32344- B4071- A500
3.13*7.68 1.32
7.5 10.9 9.0 13.1 14.2 3*50.0 79.2*195 0.90 B32344- B4072- A500
3.11*7.68 1.98
8.3 12.0 10.0 14.4 18.7 3*55.0 79.5*195 0.90 B32344- B4101- A000
3.13*7.68 1.98
10.0 14.4 12.0 17.3 18.7 3*66.5 89.5*195 0.90 B32344- B4102- A000
3.52*7.68 1.98
12.5 18.1 15.0 21.7 23.5 3*83.0 89.5*270 1.30 B32344- B4122- A500
3.52*10.63 2.86
15.0 21.7 18.0 26.0 28.2 3*99.5 89.5*270 1.70 B32344- B4152- A000
3.52*10.63 2.74
20.0 28.9 24.0 34.7 37.6 3*132.5 89.5*345 2.10 B32344- B4202- A000
3.52*13.58 4.62
25.0 36.1 30.0 43.3 46.9 3*166.0 89.5*345 2.10 B32344- B4252- A000
3.52*13.58 4.62
kvar A kvar A in lb
0.8 1.3 1.0 1.5 2.0 3*6.0 53*117 0.30 B32343- C3011- A080
2.09*4.61 0.66
1.3 1.9 1.5 2.3 3.0 3*9.0 53*117 0.30 B32343- C3011- A580
2.09*4.61 0.66
1.7 2.5 2.0 3.0 3.9 3*12.5 63.5*132 0.40 B32343- C3021- A080
2.5*5.2 0.88
2.1 3.2 2.5 3.8 4.9 3*15.5 63.5*132 0.40 B32343- C3021- A580
2.5*5.2 0.88
4.2 6.3 5.0 7.6 9.9 3*31.0 63.5*132 0.40 B32343- C3051- A080
2.5*5.2 0.88
6.3 9.5 7.5 11.4 14.8 3*46.0 79.5*195 0.60 B32344- B3071- A580
3.13*7.68 1.32
8.3 12.7 10.0 15.2 19.8 3*61.0 79.2*195 0.90 B32344- B3101- A080
3.11*7.68 1.98
10.4 15.8 12.5 19.0 24.7 3*76.5 89.5*270 1.30 B32344- B3121- A580
3.52*10.63 2.86
12.5 19.0 15.0 22.8 29.6 3*92.0 89.5*270 1.7 B32344- B3151- A080
3.52*10.63 3.74
16.7 25.3 20.0 30.4 39.5 3*122.5 89.5*345 2.1 B32344- B3201- A080
3.52*13.58 4.62
20.8 31.6 25.0 37.9 49.3 3*153.0 89.5*345 2.1 B32344- B3251- A080
3.52*13.58 4.62
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kvar A kvar A in lb
1.0 1.4 1.2 1.6 1.8 3*6.0 53*117 0.30 B32343-C4012- A010
2.09*4.61 0.66
1.5 2.1 1.8 2.4 2.7 3*9.0 53*117 0.30 B32343-C4012- A510
2.09*4.61 0.66
2.0 2.8 2.4 3.4 3.6 3*12.5 53*117 0.40 B32343-C4022- A010
2.09*4.61 0.88
2.5 3.5 3.0 4.2 4.5 3*15.5 63.5*132 0.40 B32343-C4022- A510
2.5*5.2 0.88
5.0 7.0 6.0 8.4 9.1 3*31.0 63.5*154 0.40 B32343-C4052- A010
2.5*5.2 0.88
6.3 8.8 7.5 10.6 13.8 3*39.0 79.5*195 0.60 B32344-B4071- A510
3.13*7.68 1.32
7.5 10.4 9.0 12.5 13.5 3*46.0 79.5*195 0.60 B32344-B4072- A510
3.13*7.68 1.32
10.0 13.9 12.0 16.7 18.1 3*61.5 89.5*195 0.80 B32344-B4102- A010
3.52*7.68 1.76
12.5 17.4 15.0 20.9 22.6 3*77.0 89.5*270 1.30 B32344-B4122- A510
3.52*10.63 2.86
15.0 20.9 18.0 25.1 27.2 3*92.5 89.5*270 1.30 B32344-B4152- A010
3.52*10.63 2.86
20.0 27.8 24.0 33.0 36.2 3*123.0 89.5*345 2.10 B32344-B4202- A010
3.52*13.58 4.62
25.0 34.8 30.0 41.7 45.3 3*154.0 89.5*345 2.10 B32344-B4252- A010
3.52*13.58 4.62
0.9 1.2 1.0 1.3 1.7 3*5.0 53*117 0.30 B32343-C4011- A040
2.09*4.61 0.66
1.0 1.3 1.2 1.6 2.0 3*5.5 53*117 0.30 B32343-C4012- A040
2.09*4.61 0.66
1.2 1.6 1.5 2.0 2.6 3*7.0 53*117 0.30 B32343-C4011- A540
2.09*4.61 0.66
1.5 2.0 1.8 2.3 2.9 3*8.0 53*117 0.30 B32343-C4012- A540
2.09*4.61 0.66
2.1 2.7 2.5 3.3 4.3 3*11.5 53*117 0.40 B32343-C4021- A540
2.09*4.61 0.88
2.5 3.3 3.0 3.9 5.0 3*13.5 63.5*132 0.30 B32343-C4022- A540
2.5*5.05 0.66
4.2 5.5 5.0 6.6 8.5 3*23.0 63.5*132 0.40 B32343-C4051- A040
2.5*5.05 0.88
5.0 6.5 6.0 7.8 8.5 3*27.5 63.5*154 0.50 B32343-C4052- A040
2.5*6.06 1.10
6.3 8.2 7.5 9.9 13.0 3*34.0 79.5*195 0.70 B32344-B4071- A540
3.13*7.68 1.54
7.5 9.8 9.0 11.8 12.7 3*41.0 79.5*195 0.80 B32344-B4072- A540
3.13*7.68 1.76
8.3 10.9 10.0 14.4 18.7 3*45.5 79.5*195 0.90 B32344-B4101- A040
3.13*7.68 1.98
10.0 13.1 12.0 15.7 20.4 3*55.0 89.5*195 1.10 B32344-B4102- A040
3.52*7.68 2.42
10.4 13.6 12.5 16.4 21.3 3*57.0 89.5*270 1.70 B32344-B4121- A540
3.52*10.63 3.74
12.5 16.4 15.0 19.7 25.6 3*68.5 89.5*270 1.70 B32344-B4151- A040
3.52*10.63 3.74
15.0 19.7 18.0 23.6 30.6 3*82.0 89.5*270 1.70 B32344-B4152- A040
3.52*10.63 3.74
16.7 21.9 20.0 26.3 34.2 3*91.5 89.5*345 2.10 B32344-B4201- A040
3.52*13.58 4.62
20.8 27.3 25.0 32.8 42.6 3*114.0 89.5*345 2.10 B32344-B4251- A040
3.52*13.58 4.62
25.0 31.9 30.0 38.4 51.2 3*138.0 94.0*345 B32344-B4252- A040
3.70*13.58
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kvar A kvar A in lb
1.0 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.6 3*4.5 53*117 0.30 B32343- C4012- A080
2.09*4.61 0.66
1.5 1.8 1.8 2.2 2.3 3*7.0 63.5*132 0.40 B32343- C4012- A580
2.5*5.2 0.88
2.0 2.4 2.4 2.9 3.1 3*9.0 63.5*132 0.40 B32343- C4022- A080
2.5*5.2 0.88
2.5 3.0 3.0 3.6 3.9 3*11.5 63.5*132 0.40 B32343- C4022- A580
2.5*5.2 0.88
5.0 6.0 6.0 7.2 7.8 3*23.0 79.5*195 0.80 B32344- B4052- A080
3.13*7.68 1.76
6.3 7.6 7.5 9.1 11.8 3*29.0 89.5*270 1.30 B32344- B4071- A580
3.52*10.63 2.86
7.5 9.1 8.9 10.8 11.8 3*34.5 89.5*270 1.30 B32344- B4072- A580
3.52*10.63 2.86
8.3 10.1 10.0 12.1 15.7 3*34.5 89.5*270 1.70 B32344- B4101- A080
3.52*10.63 3.74
10.4 12.5 12.5 15.0 19.5 3*48.0 89.5*345 2.10 B32344- B4121- A580
3.52*13.58 4.62
12.5 15.0 15.0 18.0 23.4 3*57.5 89.5*345 2.10 B32344- B4151- A080
3.52*13.58 4.62
Creepage distance 10.5 mm ( 53) 10.0 mm ( 63.5)
Clearance 13.0 mm ( 53) 16.5 mm ( 63.5)
Diameter () 53 mm 63.5 mm
Mounting
M12 ( 63.5 mm) M8 ( 53 mm)
Torque T=10 Nm T=4 Nm
Toothed washer J12.5 DIN 6797 J8.0 DIN 6797
Hex nut BM12 DIN 439 BM8 DIN439
or C61010- A415- C15
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kvar A kvar A in lb
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 3*4.0 53*117 0.30 B32343-C5012-A020
2.09*4.61 0.66
1.5 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.1 3*5.5 53*117 0.30 B32343-C5012-A520
2.09*4.61 0.66
2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3*7.5 63.5*132 0.40 B32343-C5022-A020
2.5*5.20 0.88
2.5 2.7 2.7 3.0 3.5 3*9.5 63.5*132 0.40 B32343-C5022-A520
2.5*5.20 0.88
6.3 6.9 7.5 8.3 10.8 3*24.0 79.5*195 0.80 B32344-B5071-A520
3.13*7.68 1.76
8.3 9.2 10.0 11.0 14.3 3*32.0 89.5*270 1.30 B32344-B5101-A020
3.52*10.63 2.86
10.4 11.5 12.5 13.7 17.8 3*48.0 89.5*345 2.10 B32344-B5121-A520
3.52*13.58 4.62
12.5 13.7 15.0 16.5 21.5 3*48.0 89.5*345 2.10 B32344-B5151-A020
3.52*13.58 4.62
16.7 18.3 20.0 22.5 28.6 3*64.0 89.5*345 2.10 B32344-B5201-A020
3.52*13.58 4.62
0.8 3.6 1.0 4.3 5.5 50.0 63.5*109 0.30 B32340-C2002- A830
2.5*4.30 0.66
1.7 7.2 2.0 8.7 11.3 100.5 63.5*145 0.40 B32340-C2012- A730
2.5*5.71 0.88
2.5 10.9 3.0 13.1 17.0 150.5 63.5*145 0.50 B32340-C2022- A530
2.5*5.71 1.10
0.7 3.1 0.8 3.8 4.9 45.5 63.5*109 0.30 B32340-C2001- A820
2.5*4.30 0.66
1.4 6.3 1.7 7.6 9.9 91.5 63.5*145 0.40 B32340-C2011- A720
2.5*5.71 0.88
2.1 9.5 2.5 11.4 14.8 137.0 63.5*145 0.50 B32340-C2021- A520
2.5*5.71 1.10
0.7 1.8 0.8 2.2 2.9 15.5 63.5*72 0.30 B32340-C3001- A880
2.5*2.83 0.66
1.4 3.6 1.7 4.4 5.7 31.0 63.5*72 0.30 B32340-C3011- A780
2.5*2.83 0.66
2.1 5.5 2.5 6.6 8.6 46.0 63.5*109 0.40 B32340-C3021- A580
2.5*4.30 0.88
2.8 7.4 3.3 8.9 11.6 62.0 63.5*109 0.40 B32340-C3031- A380
2.5*4.30 0.88
4.2 10.9 5.0 13.1 17.0 91.5 63.5*145 0.40 B32340-C3051- A080
2.5*5.71 0.88
1.7 4.2 2.0 5.0 5.5 33.5 63.5*72 0.30 B32340-C4012- A700
2.5*2.83 0.66
2.5 6.3 3.0 7.5 8.2 50.0 63.5*109 0.40 B32340-C4022- A500
2.5*4.30 0.88
3.3 8.4 4.0 10.0 10.9 66.5 63.5*109 0.40 B32340-C4032- A300
2.5*4.30 0.88
4.2 10.4 5.0 12.5 16.2 83.0 63.5*145 0.40 B32340-C4051- A000
2.5*5.71 0.88
5.0 12.4 6.0 15.0 16.2 99.0 63.5*145 0.50 B32340-C4052- A000
2.5*5.71 1.10
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kvar A kvar A in lb
0.7 1.6 0.8 1.9 2.5 11.5 63.5*72 0.30 B32340-C4001- A840
2.5*2.83 0.66
1.4 3.2 1.7 3.8 4.9 23.0 63.5*72 0.30 B32340-C4011- A740
2.5*2.67 0.66
2.1 4.7 2.5 5.7 7.4 34.5 63.5*109 0.50 B32340-C4021- A540
2.5*4.30 1.10
2.8 6.4 3.3 7.6 9.9 46.0 63.5*109 0.50 B32340-C4031- A340
2.5*4.30 1.10
3.3 7.6 4.0 9.1 9.9 55.0 63.5*145 0.50 B32340-C4032- A340
2.5*5.71 1.10
4.2 9.5 5.0 11.4 14.8 68.5 63.5*145 0.50 B32340-C4051- A040
2.5*5.71 1.10
0.7 1.5 0.8 1.7 2.2 9.6 63.5*109 0.30 B32340-C4001- A880
2.5*4.30 0.66
1.4 2.9 1.7 3.5 4.6 19.25 63.5*109 0.30 B32340-C4011- A780
2.5*4.30 0.66
2.1 4.3 2.5 5.2 6.8 28.8 63.5*109 0.50 B32340-C4021- A580
2.5*4.30 1.10
2.8 5.8 3.3 6.9 9.0 38.5 63.5*145 0.50 B32340-C4031- A380
2.5*5.71 1.10
1.4 2.6 1.7 3.1 4.0 15.5 63.5*109 0.30 B32340-C5011- A730
2.5*4.13 0.66
2.8 5.2 3.3 6.2 8.1 31.0 63.5*145 0.50 B32340-C5031- A330
2.5*5.67 1.10
Creepage distance 10.0 mm
Clearance 16.5 mm
Diameter () 63.5 mm
Mounting
M12
Torque T=10 Nm
Toothed washer J12.5 DIN 6797
Hex nut BM12 DIN 439
or C61010- A415- C15
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SquareCap AC Capacitors
General
The SquareCap (metalized
polypropylene) capacitor series is
designed for power factor correc-
tion in low-voltage plants.
The power range is 1 through
60 kvar for a single capacitor
container. PFC capacitor modules
are available for single- or three-
phase applications in regular or
heavy-duty design. Modules
contain the required number of
single-phase capacitors in delta
connection. The capacitors are
housed in a single rectangular
steel case and are connected to
three offset screw terminals (ter-
minal block). This construction
enables simple and inexpensive
installation on site and saves
inventory costs on spares.
B 3245 7 - A 5 01 0- T 5 21
MKP AC Capacitor Type Revision
Capacitance
Tolerance
Modules/
Bank
5 (= 0.5 kvar)
0 (= 0.0 kvar)
1 = 50 Hz
2 = 60 Hz
1 = one/
bank
2 = more/
bank
T = 0/+10%
V = 5/+10%
Output Power in
kvar
010 = 10 kvar
total = 10.5 kvar
e.g.
150 = 150.0 kvar
370 V 3
415 V 4
440 V 5
SquareCap
Regular Duty Single-phase 6
Three-phase 7
Heavy Duty Single-phase 8
Three-phase 9
Applications
a Automatic PFC systems
(capacitor banks)
a Fixed PFC (motors,
transformers, lighting)
a Group fixed PFC
a Outdoor version available
a For highest mechanical
protection requirements
Features
Electrical
a Long useful life
(80,000/100,000 h)
Mechanical and
maintenance
a Suitable for pole and floor
mounting
a Easy installation and
connection
a Easy maintenance and
replacement
Safety
a Self-healing
a Polyurethane resin
impregnation
Environment
a PCB-free
a Non-polluting
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Technical Data
Overvoltage Umax UN + 10% (IEC 831-1/2), 1.3 * UN for heavy duty
Overcurrent Imax 1.3 * IN (IEC 831-1/2), 1.5 * UN for HD
Inrush current IS 100 * IN, (200 * IN for HD)
Losses (dielectric) < 0.5 W/kvar (single-phase)
Rated frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Capacitance tolerance f 5% / +10%
Test voltage, terminal/case UTC up to UN 660 V: 3000 Vac, 10 s; above UN = 660 V: 6000 Vac, 10 s
Useful life t LD(Co) 80,000 h (100,000 h for HD)
Ambient temperature LCT/ 25%/D
UCT +25C
Mounting and grounding 1 to 5 kvar (dia. 8 mm) / 6 to 15 kvar (dia. 8 * 10 mm) /
16 to 50 kvar (dia. 8 * 15 mm)
Enclosure IP41
Impregnation non-PCB,PU resin
Terminals stud: 1 to 5 kvar M5; 6 to 15 kvar M6; 16 to 30 kvar M8;
31 to 50 kvar M10
Certification IEC 831-1 and 2, IS 2834
KMK0482-B
Example of a module
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Winding
The metalized polypropylene film
(MPP) is manufactured inhouse
on machines of the latest tech-
nology. It consists of two sheets of
polypropylene film, each with a
thin layer of silver-zinc-aluminum
alloy on one side. Heavy edge
construction of the films provides
better bonding between the elec-
trode and the metal spray area to
increase current carrying capabili-
ty. It also ensures better resistance
to the electromechanical stress
that occurs in switching surges.
The windings themselves are cen-
tered inside the can and sealed
with polyurethane resin. In this
way ionization and corona dis-
charge are eliminated, resulting in
capacitors of highly stable charac-
teristics and long useful life.
High-temperature capability
The low dissipation of MPP film
combined with the superior
thermal conducting properties of
polyurethane permits operation
at temperatures up to 80C hot
spot temperature.
Inductor coils
For ratings of 6 kvar and higher,
each single-phase capacitor is
provided with an inductor coil
(mounted between the offset
terminal and capacitor terminal)
to control inrush current to the
capacitor, particularly for parallel
switching and automatic control
applications. This feature ensures
longterm stability of the kvar
output and extended life.
Discharge resistor
All modules are provided with
resistors to discharge the modules
according to IEC requirements to
voltages below 75 V within 3 min
(IEC 831-1). As a safety precau-
tion, all capacitor terminals must
be shortcircuited before handling
them.
Self-healing technology, over-
pressure disconnector and
polyurethane impregnation
technology contribute to reliable
and safe PFC capacitor products.
KMK0487-H
2
1 5 4
3
POWER CAPACITOR
SR.NO.
VOLTS
INS.LEVEL 2.5 kV/-
DIELECTRIC
DISCHARGE CAPACITOR BEFORE HANDLING
MPP NPCB
SH
IMPREGNANT
DISCHARGE DEVICE RESISTOR
RATED CURRENT A
CONNECTION Wt. Kg.
Hz 50 3 50 C TEMP.CAT PHASE
KVAr
IS : 2834
CM / L - 1432640
Simple connection Marking
1 Polypropylene film
2 Metallized layer
3 Heavy edge
4 Metal spray area
5 Free margin
Example for regular-duty capacitor module
SquareCap Technology
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50 Hz 60 Hz CN d x h Ordering code
Output IN Output IN F mm * 1 = 50 Hz
kvar A kvar A in 2 = 60 Hz
1.0 1.39 1.2 1.69 3*6.3 165*145*45 B32457-A4001-T0*1
6.5*5.7*1.77
2.0 2.78 2.4 3.4 3*12.5 165*145*45 B32457-A4002-T0*1
6.5*5.7*1.77
3.0 4.17 3.7 5.1 3*19 240*186*60 B32457-A4003-T0*1
9.45*7.32*2.36
4.0 5.56 4.9 6.8 3*25 240*186*60 B32457-A4004-T0*1
9.45*7.32*2.36
5.0 6.95 6.2 8.5 3*31.5 240*186*60 B32457-A4005-T0*1
9.45*7.32*2.36
7.5 10.43 9.0 12.7 3*47 325*210*70 B32457-A4007-T0*1
12.8*8.27*2.76
10.0 13.9 12.0 16.9 3*62 325*240*80 B32457-A4010-T0*1
12.8*8.27*2.76
12.5 17.4 15.0 21.2 3*77 325*240*80 B32457-A4012-T0*1
12.8*8.27*2.76
15.0 20.9 18.4 25.5 3*93 325*240*80 B32457-A4015-T0*1
12.8*8.27*2.76
20.0 27.8 24.4 33.9 6*62 325*240*160 B32457-A4020-T0*1
12.8*8.27*6.3
25.0 34.8 30.6 42.4 6*77 325*240*160 B32457-A4025-T0*1
12.8*8.27*6.3
50.0 69.5 61.0 84.9 12*77 375*240*320 B32457-A4050-T0*1
12.8*8.27*12.6
1.0 1.3 1.2 1.6 3*6 165*145*45 B32457-A5001-T0*1
6.5*5.7*1.77
2.0 2.6 2.4 3.2 3*11 165*145*45 B32457-A5002-T0*1
6.5*5.7*1.77
3.0 3.9 3.6 4.7 3*17 240*186*60 B32457-A5003-T0*1
9.45*7.32*2.36
4.0 5.3 4.8 6.3 3*22 240*186*60 B32457-A5004-T0*1
9.45*7.32*2.36
5.0 6.6 6.0 7.9 3*28 240*186*60 B32457-A5005-T0*1
9.45*7.32*2.36
7.5 9.9 9.0 11.8 3*41 325*210*70 B32457-A5007-T0*1
12.8*8.27*2.76
10.0 13.1 12.0 15.7 3*55 325*240*80 B32457-A5010-T0*1
12.8*8.27*3.15
12.5 16.4 15.0 19.6 3*69 325*240*80 B32457-A5012-T0*1
12.8*8.27*3.15
15.0 19.7 18.0 23.6 3*83 325*240*80 B32457-A5015-T0*1
12.8*8.27*3.15
20.0 26.2 24.0 31.5 6*55 325*240*160 B32457-A5020-T0*1
12.8*8.27*6.3
25.0 32.8 30.0 39.3 6*69 325*240*160 B32457-A5025-T0*1
12.8*8.27*6.3
50.0 65.5 60.0 78.5 12*69 375*240*320 B32457-A5050-T0*1
14.76*9.5*12.6
Regular duty
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KMK0480-U
W
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
D
9
H

10
11
3
1 CRCA container
2 Terminal cover
3 Capacitor mounting
bracket for 8.5 mm
screws
4 Discharge resistor
5 Terminal stud
6 Ceramic insulator
7 Grounding bolt
8 Marking as per IS: 2834
9 Cable gland
10 Grounding sticker
11 Louvres with wiremesh
from inside
KMK0481-3
L
L
C
C
L
L
L
L
C
C
C
C
L1
L2
L3
R R
R R
HEAVY DUTY
DOUBLE DIELECTRIC
POWER CAPACITOR
SR.NO.
VOLTS
INS.LEVEL 2.5 kV/-
DIELECTRIC
DISCHARGE CAPACITOR BEFORE HANDLING
NPCB IMPREGNANT
DISCHARGE DEVICE RESISTOR
RATED CURRENT A
CONNECTION Wt. Kg.
Hz 50 3 50 C TEMP.CAT PHASE
KVAr
MPP
SH
IS : 2834
CM / L - 1432640
Circuit diagram Marking
L Inductance, R Discharge resistor,
C Capacitor
Example for heavy-duty capacitor module
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50 Hz 60 Hz CN d x h Ordering code
Output IN Output IN F mm * 1 = 50 Hz
kvar A kvar A in 2 = 60 Hz
1.0 1.4 1.2 1.7 3*6 265*185*55 B32459-A4001-T0*1
2.0 2.8 2.4 3.4 3*13 265*185*55 B32459-A4002-T0*1
3.0 4.2 3.7 5.0 3*19 375*195*65 B32459-A4003-T0*1
4.0 5.6 4.9 6.8 3*25 375*195*65 B32459-A4004-T0*1
5.0 7.0 6.2 8.5 3*32 445*235*80 B32459-A4005-T0*1
7.5 10.4 9.0 12.5 3*47 445*235*80 B32459-A4007-T0*1
10.0 13.9 12.0 16.9 3*62 445*235*80 B32459-A4010-T0*1
12.5 17.4 15.3 21.0 3*77 445*235*80 B32459-A4012-T0*1
15.0 20.9 18.4 25.5 3*93 465*240*165 B32459-A4015-T0*1
20.0 27.9 24.4 33.9 6*62 465*240*165 B32459-A4020-T0*1
25.0 34.8 30.6 42.4 6*77 465*240*165 B32459-A4025-T0*1
50.0 69.6 61.0 85.0 12*77 525*240*315 B32459-A4050-T0*1
Heavy duty
1.0 1.3 1.2 1.6 3*6 265*185*55 B32459-A5001-T0*1
2.0 2.6 2.4 3.2 3*11 265*185*55 B32459-A5002-T0*1
3.0 3.9 3.6 4.7 3*17 375*195*65 B32459-A5003-T0*1
4.0 5.3 4.8 6.3 3*22 375*195*65 B32459-A5004-T0*1
5.0 6.6 6.0 7.9 3*28 445*235*80 B32459-A5005-T0*1
7.5 9.9 9.0 11.8 3*41 445*235*80 B32459-A5007-T0*1
10.0 13.1 12.0 15.8 3*55 445*235*80 B32459-A5010-T0*1
12.5 16.4 15.0 19.7 3*69 445*235*80 B32459-A5012-T0*1
15.0 19.7 18.0 23.6 3*83 465*240*165 B32459-A5015-T0*1
20.0 26.3 24.0 31.5 6*55 465*240*165 B32459-A5020-T0*1
25.0 32.8 30.0 39.4 6*69 465*240*165 B32459-A5025-T0*1
50.0 65.7 60.0 78.8 12*69 525*240*315 B32459-A5050-T0*1
MKV Cap AC Capacitors
Construction and characteris-
tics of MKV capacitors
The winding element of the MKV
AC capacitor consists of polypropy-
lene film and paper.
The paper layers, carrying metal
layers on each side, are separated
by a polypropylene film, serving
as dielectric.
This winding construction con-
tributes to achieve extremely low
losses and highest pulse current
withstand capability. For impregna-
tion of the capacitor, oil on veg-
etable base is used. The oil impreg-
nation enables extremely good
heat dissipation from the winding
element to the aluminum cans
surface, thus preventing hot spots
in the winding element.
The capacitor is designed to cover
ambient temperatures of up to
70C max.
B 2583 6- A 4 24 7- A 3 72
MKV Cap Capacitor Type Revision
Screw
terminal
Applications
a Power factor correction to
improve the power quality
Suitable for PFC
applications with high
thermal loads
Suitable for PFC systems
dealing with heavy
harmonic loads
a AC applications in heavy-
duty industrial electronics
Features
Electrical
a Long useful life 150,000 h
(up to 300 * I
N
)
Mechanical and
maintenance
a Reduced mounting costs,
easy installation and
connection
a Maintenance-free
Safety
a Self-healing
Environment
a Non-polluting
a PCB-free
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J +/5%
1 Single-phase
3 Three-phase
Number,
NA
10
7
(49 x 10
7
= 247 F)
Capacitance
value
3 x 83 F =
247 F
400 V 3
415 V, 440 V, 480 V 4
525 V 5
690 V 6
Standard A
Special S
Technical Data
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kvar A kvar A in lb
10.0 14.0 12.0 17.0 40 3*66.3 121.6*248 3.1 MKV400-D-10-01
4.79*9.76 6.8 B25836-A4197-A372
12.5 18.0 15.0 19.7 40 3*83.0 121.6*248 3.1 MKV400-D-12.5-01
4.79*9.76 6.8 B25836-A4247-A372
15.0 22.0 18.0 26.0 40 3*99.5 121.6*248 3.1 MKV400-D-15-01
4.79*9.76 6.8 B25836-A3297-A372
7.5 8.2 9.0 9.8 40 3*28.9 99.3*248 2.1 MKV525-D-7.5-01
3.91*9.76 4.6 B25836-A5866-A372
10.0 11.0 12.0 13.2 40 3*38.5 99.3*248 2.1 MKV525-D-10-01*
3.91*9.76 4.6 B25836-A5117-A372
12.5 14.0 15.0 17.0 40 3*48.1 121.6*248 3.1 MKV525-D-12.5-01*
4.79*9.76 6.8 B25836-A5147-A372
10.4 10.0 12.5 12 40 3*30.7 121.6*248 3.1 MKV600-D-10.4-01*
4.79*9.76 6.8 B25836-A6926-A372
12.5 11.0 15 13.2 40 3*27.9 121.6*248 3.1 MKV690-D-12.5-01
4.79*9.76 6.8 B25836-A836-A372
* Approval: UL
Standards IEC 831-1+2/88, EN 60831-1+2/93, VDE 560-46+47 3/95
Overvoltage Umax UN + 10% (up to 8 h daily) / UN + 30% (up to 1 min)
Overcurrent Imax Min. 1.8 * IN
Capacitance tolerance 5+10%
Test voltage, terminal/case UTC UN 660 V: 3000 Vac, 10 s
UN 660 V: 6000 Vac, 10 s
Ambient temperature LCT/ 25C/+70C
UCT
Altitude max. 4000 m asl (above sea level)
Safety overpressure disconnector, self-healing
Case extruded aluminum can
Enclosure IP00, indoor mounting
Dielectric paper and polypropylene film
Impregnation oil
Terminals screw terminals
Certification UL for B25836-A5117-A372, B25836-A5247-A372,
B25836-A6926-A372
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1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
M
3~
M
3~
1
2
3
4
5
6
Automatic
PFC controller
S
r
20%
L&C bank
switch
Harmonics
suppression
Phase shift
Network
condition
analyzer
and PFC (kvar)
on/off switch
Transformer
Low voltage
Grid high voltage
Protection
Manual
PFC controller
Bypass
reactor
General
PFC key
components
PFC controller
Fuse
Contactor
Reactor
PFC capacitor
Discharge reactor
Load structure
Discharge
reactor
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9.3. Discharge Reactor
Features
a Fast discharge for fast reconnection
of capacitors
a Reduced losses
a Shockproof case for rail mounting
a Principle
The losses of discharge reactors
are substantially lower than those
of discharging resistors. This is
very important in modern power
factor correction with high power
density because the useful life of
PFC capacitors depends very
much on ambient temperature.
Discharge reactors satisfy the
requirement for permanently
connected discharging devices
and for a discharge time of a few
seconds.
Because of its high AC resistance,
discharge reactor B44066-E9900-
S001 only generates extremely
small losses during operation of
the capacitor. When capacitors
are turned off, there is very fast
discharge over the low DC
resistance.
Fast discharging allows a fast
re-switching in automatic PFC
equipment.
Discharge Reactors
B 4406 6 - E 9 90 0- S 0 01
Ordering code
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U V W
72,5
45
34
89
54 5
Voltage UN [V] 230 to 690 V
Frequency f Hz 50/60Hz
Internal configuration 2 windings in V arrangement
Resistance R [] 4900 W
Discharge time t [s] 230 V up to 25 kvar < 10 s / up to 50 kvar < 20 s /
up to 100 kvar < 40 s
400690 V up to 25 kvar < 5 s / up to 50 kvar < 10 s /
up to 100 kvar < 20 s
Inductance L [H] 230 V 730 H
400 V 710 H
525 V 670 H
690 V 350 H
Power loss PLOSS [W] < 1.8 W
Free-wheeling current I [mA] < 4.5 mA
Accepted discharge 1 x / (min. and 100 kvar)
number
Insulation class RINS T40/B
Cable diameter [mm
2
] 0,75 2 x 2.5 mm
2
Installation location indoor
Ambient temperature LCT/UCT [C] 25...+ 55C (24 h mean)
Cooling natural
Dimensions [mm] 90 x 45 x 59 mm
Weight [kg] 0.5 kg
Technical Data
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Grid
P
S
Q QC
Load
U
U
I
I
Phase shift
Reactive Power Reactive Power Reactive Power
time
90
0
360
supplied to the network,
if uncompensated
Reactive Power
supplied to the network,
if uncompensated
Reactive Power
compensated by
PFC capacitors and
supplied to the load
P = Active Power
S = Apparent Power
Q = Reactive Power
Q
C
= Reactive Power
Capacitor - compensated
Phase Cap
compensation
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QC = PA * (tan 1 tan 2)
QC [kvar] = PA * F = active power [kW] * factor F
PA = S * cos = apparent power * cos
tan 1 + 2 according to cos values ref. table
Example:
Actual motor power P = 100 kW
ACTUAL cos 0.61
TARGET cos 0.96
Factor F from table 1.01
Capacitor reactive power QC
QC = 100 * 1.01 = 101.0 kvar
Table for definition of capacitor reactive power Q
c
TARGET
cos = 0.96
Q
cos 1
Qc
current achievable
(ACTUAL) (TARGET)
tan cos cos
0.80 0.82 0.85 0.88 0.90 0.92 0.94 0.96 0.98 1.00
Faktor F
3.18 0.30 2.43 2.48 2.56 2.64 2.70 2.75 2.82 2.89 2.98 3.18
2.96 0.32 2.21 2.26 2.34 2.42 2.48 2.53 2.60 2.67 2.76 2.96
2.77 0.34 2.02 2.07 2.15 2.23 2.28 2.34 2.41 2.48 2.56 2.77
2.59 0.36 1.84 1.89 1.97 2.05 2.10 2.17 2.23 2.30 2.39 2.59
2.43 0.38 1.68 1.73 1.81 1.89 1.95 2.01 2.07 2.14 2.23 2.43
2.29 0.40 1.54 1.59 1.67 1.75 1.81 1.87 1.93 2.00 2.09 2.29
2.16 0.42 1.41 1.46 1.54 1.62 1.68 1.73 1.80 1.87 1.96 2.16
2.04 0.44 1.29 1.34 1.42 1.50 1.56 1.61 1.68 1.75 1.84 2.04
1.93 0.46 1.18 1.23 1.31 1.39 1.45 1.50 1.57 1.64 1.73 1.93
1.83 0.48 1.08 1.13 1.21 1.29 1.34 1.40 1.47 1.54 1.62 1.83
1.73 0.50 0.98 1.03 1.11 1.19 1.25 1.31 1.37 1.45 1.63 1.73
1.64 0.52 0.89 0.94 1.02 1.10 1.16 1.22 1.28 1.35 1.44 1.64
1.56 0.54 0.81 0.86 0.94 1.02 1.07 1.13 1.20 1.27 1.36 1.56
1.48 0.56 0.73 0.78 0.86 0.94 1.00 1.05 1.12 1.19 1.28 1.48
1.40 0.58 0.65 0.70 0.78 0.86 0.92 0.98 1.04 1.11 1.20 1.40
1.33 0.60 0.58 0.63 0.71 0.79 0.85 0.91 0.97 1.04 1.13 1.33
1.30 0.61 0.55 0.60 0.68 0.76 0.81 0.87 0.94 1.01 1.10 1.30
1.27 0.62 0.52 0.57 0.65 0.73 0.78 0.84 0.91 0.99 1.06 1.27
1.23 0.63 0.48 0.53 0.61 0.69 0.75 0.81 0.87 0.94 1.03 1.23
1.20 0.64 0.45 0.50 0.58 0.66 0.72 0.77 0.84 0.91 1.00 1.20
1.17 0.65 0.42 0.47 0.55 0.63 0.68 0.74 0.81 0.88 0.97 1.17
1.14 0.66 0.39 0.44 0.52 0.60 0.65 0.71 0.78 0.85 0.94 1.14
1.11 0.67 0.36 0.41 0.49 0.57 0.63 0.68 0.75 0.82 0.90 1.11
1.08 0.68 0.33 0.38 0.46 0.54 0.59 0.65 0.72 0.79 0.88 1.08
1.05 0.69 0.30 0.35 0.43 0.51 0.56 0.62 0.69 0.76 0.85 1.05
1.02 0.70 0.27 0.32 0.40 0.48 0.54 0.59 0.66 0.73 0.82 1.02
0.99 0.71 0.24 0.29 0.37 0.45 0.51 0.57 0.63 0.70 0.79 0.99
0.96 0.72 0.21 0.26 0.34 0.42 0.48 0.54 0.60 0.67 0.76 0.96
0.94 0.73 0.19 0.24 0.32 0.40 0.45 0.51 0.58 0.65 0.73 0.94
0.91 0.74 0.16 0.21 0.29 0.37 0.42 0.48 0.55 0.62 0.71 0.91
0.88 0.75 0.13 0.18 0.26 0.34 0.40 0.46 0.52 0.59 0.68 0.88
0.86 0.76 0.11 0.16 0.24 0.32 0.37 0.43 0.50 0.57 0.65 0.86
0.83 0.77 0.08 0.13 0.21 0.29 0.34 0.40 0.47 0.54 0.63 0.83
0.80 0.78 0.05 0.10 0.18 0.26 0.32 0.38 0.44 0.51 0.60 0.80
0.78 0.79 0.03 0.08 0.16 0.24 0.29 0.35 0.42 0.49 0.57 0.78
0.75 0.80 0.05 0.13 0.21 0.27 0.32 0.39 0.46 0.55 0.75
0.72 0.81 0.10 0.18 0.24 0.30 0.36 0.43 0.52 0.72
0.70 0.82 0.08 0.16 0.21 0.27 0.34 0.41 0.49 0.70
0.67 0.83 0.05 0.13 0.19 0.25 0.31 0.38 0.47 0.67
0.65 0.84 0.03 0.11 0.16 0.22 0.29 0.36 0.44 0.65
0.62 0.85 0.08 0.14 0.19 0.26 0.33 0.42 0.62
0.59 0.86 0.05 0.11 0.17 0.23 0.30 0.39 0.59
0.57 0.87 0.08 0.14 0.21 0.28 0.36 0.57
0.54 0.88 0.06 0.11 0.18 0.25 0.34 0.54
0.51 0.89 0.03 0.09 0.15 0.22 0.31 0.51
0.48 0.90 0.06 0.12 0.19 0.28 0.48
0.46 0.91 0.03 0.10 0.17 0.25 0.46
0.43 0.92 0.07 0.14 0.22 0.43
0.40 0.93 0.04 0.11 0.19 0.40
0.36 0.94 0.07 0.16 0.36
0.33 0.95 0.13 0.33
Qc = Pmot * F (0.96) = [kvar]
100 * 1.01 = 101.0 kvar
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To achieve optimum power factor
correction, a PFC system has to be
designed according to the re-
quired demand on reactive power.
The best method is to perform
active and reactive power mea-
surement prior to the design.
Measurements have to cover all
important time periods during
day- and nighttime to obtain
reliable values for peak reactive
power requirements.
PFC formulas (active, reactive,
apparent power)
a Active power
The amount of input power
converted into output power is
termed active power and general-
ly indicated by P in watts [W] and
defined by the following formula:
P = 3 U I cos [W]
The entire input power, eg appar-
ent power, should be converted
into useful output power stated as
active power, eg the real motor
power output. The quality of such
a power conversion is indicated as
cos, the unity power factor.
a Reactive power
Electrical machines work on the
principle of conversion of electro-
magnetic energy (eg electric
motors, transformers). Part of the
input energy is consumed to
create and maintain the magnetic
field. Inductive consumers shift the
angle between voltage and cur-
rent (to a value > 0). Power creat-
ed by portions of V and I wave-
forms having opposite directions
(+ and ) is called reactive power.
This part of the energy (magnetic
reversal energy), defined as reac-
tive power Q in volt ampere reac-
tive [var], cannot be converted
into active power and is returned
to the electrical supply network
during changes of the magnetic
field. But the same amount of
energy will be consumed by the
network again and required for
the next change of the magnetic
field.
Q = 3 U I sin [Var)
a Apparent Power
In principle, applications of electri-
cal equipment are based on con-
version of electrical energy into
some other form of energy. The
electrical power drawn by equip-
ment from the source is termed
apparent power, indicated by S in
volt ampere [VA], and consists of
active and reactive power.
S = 3 U I [VA)
a Power factor
Electrically, the power factor (indi-
cated by k) of an electrical circuit is
defined as the cosine of the phase
angle between the fundamental
of voltage and current waveforms.
Another definition of power factor
is the ratio between active power
and apparent power.
power factor cos = active
power / apparent power = P / S
a Reactive power compensation
Magnetic reversal energy supplied
to the network (reactive power) in
circuits without compensation can
be stored temporarily in capacitors
and then used for the next
change of magnetism, ie circuits
with reactive power compensa-
tion. To calculate the required
capacitor reactive power Q
C
in
volt ampere reactive [var], the
following formula is used:
Q
C
= P (tan1 tan2) [var]
A capacitor of QC kvar will com-
pensate the inductive Q and com-
pensate to cos = 1. It is not com-
mon practice to produce cos =1
by installation of capacitors since it
may result in overcompensation
due to load changes and response
time of the controller. Generally,
public utilities or power compa-
nies specify a value (cos2) to
which the existing power factor
(cos1) should be corrected.
Tables and Formulas
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a Connection and rating
of capacitors
A general expression for the kvar
rating of a capacitor:
Q
C
= U
C
I
C
[Var]
U
C
U
C
(U
C
)
2
Q
C
= =
X
C
X
C
1 1
X
C
= =
C 2 f C
Q
C
= (U
C
)
2
C = (U
C
)
2
2 f C
a Capacitor in single-phase PFC
application
The capacitor is connected across
the phase and neutral and is
subjected to the phase neutral
voltage (see above).
a Capacitor in three-phase PFC
application
STAR connection
The capacitor is subject to a
voltage of (U
L
/ 3).
Thus total kvar compensation is
calculated as:
(U
L
)
2
Q
TOT
= 3 C
(
3
)
2
Q
TOT
Q
TOT
C
STAR
= =
(U
L
)
2
(U
L
)
2
2 f
DELTA connection
The capacitor is subjected to line
voltage U
L
, phase to phase.
Thus total kvar compensation is
calculated as:
Q
TOT
= 3 (U
L
)
2
C
Q
TOT
Q
TOT
C
DELTA
= =
3 (U
L
)
2
3 (U
L
)
2
2 f
As a conclusion one can say:
C
STAR
C
DELTA
=
3
So PFC configurations are usually
delta connected because star con-
nection requires three times the
capacitance of a delta connection.
a Calculation of capacitor rating
for industrial installation
Example 1:
Given parameters:
Induction motor 220 kW
Network 440Vac,
(line delta) 3-phase
Frequency 50 Hz
Power factor
Current cos 0.7
Target cos 0.9
Calculation: Capacitor ratings for
STAR connection
DELTA connection
Target to correct the power factor
to 0.9:
cos1 = 0.7 tan1 = 1.02
cos2 = 0.9 tan2 = 0.48
Q
C
= P (tan1 tan2)
= 220 1000 (1.02 0.48)
= 118.8 kvar
STAR connection
U
L
440
U
C
= = = 254 V
3 3
Q
TOT
Q
TOT
C
STAR
= =
(U
L
)
2
(U
L
)
2
2 f
118.8 1000
C
STAR
= =
(440)
2
2 50
= 1954 F / Line (phase)
C
TOT
= 5862 F
DELTA connection
U
C
= U
L
= 440 V
Q
TOT
Q
TOT
C
DELTA
= =
3 (U
L
)
2
3 (U
L
)
2
2 f
118.8 1000
C
DELTA
= =
3 (440)
2
2 50
= 651 F / Line (phase)
C
TOT
= 1954 F
Star connection
U
L
1954 F
Delta connection
U
L
651 F
118.8 kvar
440 V/ 50 Hz
M
220 kW
cos=0.7
96 EPCOS AG
Capacitor type selection
(eg PhaseCap B25667- )
To reach the target cos = 0.9,
118.8 kvar are required.
25 kvar 4 = 100 kvar
= 4 pcs B25667-A4417-A375
(3 137F/440V/50Hz/3 ph)
= 4 3 137 = 1644 F / phase
or
18.8 kvar 6 = 112.8 kvar
= 6 pcs B25667-A4307-A365
3 103F/440V/50Hz/3 ph)
= 6 3 103 = 1854 F / phase
a Apparent power transmission
Due to the power factor correc-
tion, the required apparent power
transmission can be reduced by
the value S
1
S
2
.
S
1
uncompensated load:
S
1
= P / cos1 = 220 / 0.7 =
= 314 kVA
S
2
compensated load:
S
2
= P / cos2 = 220 / 0.9 =
= 244 kVA
Reduction of apparent power after
compensation:
S
1
S
2
= 70 kVA
Thus, additional power of
70 (0.9) = 63 kW
can be supplied and transferred
via the existing network.
The power losses decrease with
the square of the current.
P
U1
P
U2
= I
1
2
I
2
2
= approx. S
1
2
S
2
2
The resistive transmission losses
(power loss) P
U
are reduced by:
(S
1
2
S
2
2
) 100%
=
S
1
2
[(314)
2
(244)
2
] 100%
= 39.6%
(314)
2
a Cable cross section calculation
Line current drawn by the motor:
I
1
uncompensated load (0.7):
220 1000
I
1
= = 412 A
3 440 (0.7)
I
2
compensated load (0.9):
220 1000
I
2
= = 320 A
3 440 (0.9)
Thus, the cable can carry an
additional load of 92 A, or the
designer can reduce the cable
cross section.
Example 2:
Given parameters:
Active power
P = 100 kW (peak)
Actual cos
= 0.75 = = 41.5 = tan
1
= 0.88
Target cos*
= 0.93 = = 21.5 = tan
2
= 0.4
* set by power utility
Calculation of compensation:
Q
C
= P (tan
1
tan
2
)
= 100 (0.88 0.4)
= 48 kvar
to be compensated to meet the
power factor requirement set by
the power utility. Common com-
pensation would recommend a
capacitor of at least 50 kvar.
Calculation using capacitors
reactive power Q
C
table:
cosa (actual) = 0.75*
cost (target) = 0.94*
* the cross point indicates factor
F = 0.52
Q
C
= P F = 100 0.52 =
= 52.0 kvar
The required appropriate compen-
sation to meet cos = 0.93 is
52.0 kvar
a Capacitor output in case of
operating voltage and/or
frequency different to nominal
ratings:
U
New
2
f
New
Q
New
=
(
)
Q
C
U
R
f
R
97 EPCOS AG
Installation and Maintenance
Mounting
Power capacitors should be installed in a cool and well ventilated location, and not
close to objects that give off heat, like filter circuit reactors and furnaces, or in direct
sunlight.
Leave enough space
on top of the capaci-
tor and do not fix any
mounting compo-
nents at the crimp or
on top to allow longi-
tudinal expansion of
the can and proper
functioning of the
overpressure discon-
nector.
The M12 stud also serves for grounding.
Connect to ground or connect the capaci-
tor to other conductive items that are
grounded. Note that suitable connectors
must penetrate existing layers of lacquer
to achieve good and constant conduction
and sufficient current carrying capability.
Tighten the threaded M12 stud on
the bottom of the case with 10 Nm
torque.
A minimum spacing
of 20 mm is neces-
sary between capaci-
tors to ensure proper
cooling.
20 mm
20 mm
PhaseCap, WindCap:
any mounting position of the capacitor
is possible, vertical and horizontal.
Remember to ensure sufficient cooling.
Capacitors installed in a cabinet should
be at the bottom to ensure the least
temperature stress.
98 EPCOS AG
Connection of supply cables for PhaseCap, PhaseCap HD, WindCap
KLK1683-Y
Contact Block
Screw Terminal
Contact
Body Block
Contact Bar
Ceramic
Feed Through
Ohmic
Discharge
Resistor
Connection Cable
Cross Section,
16 mm
2
max.
When connecting supply cables,
observe the maximum permissible
torque of 1.2 Nm.
The connecting cable should
be flexible and of copper.
Do not use hard core cable!
Maximum cable cross-section
is 16 mm
2
Discharge resistors
a Discharge resistors are required to discharge capacitors and protect humans
against electric shock hazard as well as to switch capacitors in automatic PFC
equipment (opposed phase).
a EPCOS discharge resistors are designed to discharge capacitors to 75 V or less
within 60 s.
a Before switching again, capacitors must be discharged to 10% or less of nominal
voltage.
a Discharge resistors are included in delivery.
Note
a Discharge resistors must not be configured between a connecting cable and the
top of the capacitor shortcircuit risk.
a Make sure resistors are firmly clamped and that there is enough space between
resistors and between them and metallic parts of the capacitor case.
KLK1684-7
Resistor Set
Connection
Cable
Connector
Body Block
Capacitor Case
Ohmic Discharge
KLK1682-Q
Capacitor Case
Connection Cable
Discharge
Resistor
Correct mounted Wrong mounted
99 EPCOS AG
Ambient temperature
Capacitors are divided into tem-
perature classes. Each class is
represented by a number followed
by a letter, eg 40/D. The number
is the lowest ambient temperature
at which a capacitor may operate.
The upper limit temperature is
indicated by the letter, D standing
for 55C. Higher ambient temper-
ature is possible by forced cooling.
A maximum case temperature of
60C must not be exceeded. Tem-
perature is one of the main stress
factors for polypropylene capaci-
tors, having a major effect on their
useful life. For higher temperature
requirements up to 70C (with
natural cooling) MKV capacitors
from EPCOS should be selected.
Inrush current
Switching LV PFC capacitors, espe-
cially when they are in parallel
with others that are already ener-
gized, can cause high inrush cur-
rents of up to 200 times nominal
current. This leads to additional
stress on contactors as well as
capacitors and reduces their useful
life. Plus, high inrush currents
have a negative effect on power
quality, producing transients and
voltage drops for example.
Although the MKK AC design with
its wavy cut exhibits excellent
pulse withstand capability, limita-
tion of inrush current is still recom-
mended, eg:
a contactors with precharging
resistors,
a serial air coils (approx. eight
turns in the connecting cable
between contactor and capaci-
tor with a diameter of 10 cm).
For more information on this sub-
ject, refer to the EPCOS applica-
tion report "Damping of inrush
currents in LV PFC equipment".
Harmonics
Harmonics are produced in the
operation of electric loads with a
nonlinear voltage/current charac-
teristic (eg rectifiers and inverters
for drives, welding apparatus and
uninterruptible power supplies).
Harmonics are sinusoidal voltages
and currents with higher frequen-
cies of a multiple of the 50 or
60 Hz line frequency.
Note: In applications subject to
harmonics, you should only use
power capacitors with reactors,
socalled detuned capacitor banks.
Depending on the selected series
resonant frequency, part of the
harmonic current is absorbed by
the power capacitor. The remain-
der of the harmonic current flows
into the superordinate system. The
use of power capacitors with reac-
tors reduces harmonic distortion
and lessens the disturbing effect
on proper operation of other elec-
tric loads.
A major reason for installing
detuned capacitor banks is to
avoid resonance. This can multiply
existing harmonics and create
power quality problems, as well as
causing damage to distributor
equipment.
For more information on this
subject, refer to the EPCOS appli-
cation report "Harmonics and
remedial measures in LV PFC
equipment".
Safety
a Ensure good, effective ground-
ing for capacitor enclosures.
a Provide means of disconnecting
and isolating a faulty compo-
nent/bank.
a Handle capacitors carefully,
because they may still be
charged even after disconnec-
tion due to faulty discharging
devices.
a Follow good engineering prac-
tice.
a Do not use HRC fuses to power
a capacitor up and down (risk
of arcing).
a Remember that the terminals of
capacitors, connected bus bars
and cables as well as other
devices may also be energized.
Overcurrent and shortcircuit
protection
a Use HRC fuses or MCCBs for
shortcircuit protection. Shortcir-
cuit protection and connecting
cables should be selected so
that 1.5 times the nominal
capacitor current can be perma-
nently handled.
a HRC fuses do not protect a
capacitor against overload
they are only for shortcircuit
protection.
a The HRC fuse rating should be
1.5 to 1.8 times nominal capaci-
tor current.
a Do not use HRC fuses to switch
capacitors (risk of arcing).
100 EPCOS AG
MKK AC capacitors are mainte-
nance-free, but regular servic-
ing will ensure reliable and
safe operation for the full life
cycle:
a Periodically check that connec-
tions and terminals are tight.
a Regularly clean terminals/bush-
ings to avoid shortcircuits due
to dust and soiling.
a Check shortcircuit protection
fuses.
a Make a current reading twice
annually to see if application
conditions have altered.
a Consider upgrading or modi-
fying the PFC system if the
application environment has
changed.
a In the event of a current above
nominal, check your application
for possible modification.
a In the event of a significant
increase in nonlinear loading,
call in a consultant for a har-
monics examination.
a If harmonics are present, con-
sider installation of a detuned
capacitor bank (reactors).
a Check discharge resistors/reac-
tors and their functioning:
Power the capacitor up and
down.
The voltage across the termi-
nals must fall to < 75 V within
60 s.
Selection of connecting cable
cross-section, HRC fuse rating
The cross-section figures below are
guidelines for operation in normal
conditions at ambient tempera-
tures up to 40C. Upgrade accord-
ingly if conditions, eg temperature
or harmonics, differ.
The internal wiring of a capacitor
bank is normally possible with a
smaller cross-section. Various para-
meters such as temperature inside
the cabinet, cable quality, maxi-
mum cable isolation temperature,
single- or multi-core cable and
cable length have to be consid-
ered for proper selection.
kvar rating Nominal current HRC fuse rating Cross-section of cable
at 400 V A A mm
2
5 7.2 16 2.5
6.3 9 20 2.5
7.5 10.8 20 2.5
8.3 12 20 2.5
10.4 15 25 4
12.5 18 35 6
15 21.7 50 10
16.7 24 50 10
20.8 30 50 10
25 36 63 16
50 72 125 35
60 86 160 50
100 144 250 70
For other voltage ratings:
230 V table figure * 1.74
101 EPCOS AG
Components Selection Table for
Detuned Capacitor Banks
Grid: V = 400 V**, f = 50 Hz; 440 V Capacitors / 5.67% detuning
Effective Voltage Selected Capacitor Calculated Reactor Capacitor Reactor Contactor Cable* Fuse***
filter increase Capacitor output capacitance inductivity cross rating
output on voltage section
capacitor (min.)
% kvar V V kvar 3*F mH ord. code ord. code ord. code mm
2
A
5.67 5.00 424 440 5.71 31.29 6.126 B25667- B44066- B44066- 4 16
A5966- A375 D5005- S400 S1610-J123
5.67 6.20 424 440 7.08 38.80 4.940 B25667- B44066- B44066- 4 16
A4117- A365 D5006- S400 S1610-J123
5.67 7.50 424 440 8.56 46.94 4.084 B25667- B44066- B44066- 4 20
A4147- A375 D5007- S400 S1610-J123
5.67 10.00 424 440 11.41 62.59 3.063 B25667- B44066- B44066- 6 25
A4187- A375 D5010- S400 S1610-J123
5.67 12.50 424 440 14.27 78.23 2.450 B25667- B44066- B44066- 6 35
A4237- A365 D5012- S400 S2310-J123
5.67 15.00 424 440 17.12 93.88 2.042 B25667- B44066- B44066- 6 35
A4277- A365 D5015- S400 S2310-J123
5.67 20.00 424 440 22.83 125.17 1.531 B25667- B44066- B44066- 10 50
A4207- A375 + D5020- S400 S2310-J123
A4177- A375
5.67 25.00 424 440 28.53 156.47 1.225 B25667- B44066- B44066- 16 63
A4467- A365 D5025- S400 S3010-J123
5.67 30.00 424 440 34.24 187.76 1.021 B25667- B44066- B44066- 16 80
A4577-J375 D5030-S400 S4510-J123
5.67 40.00 424 440 45.66 250.35 0.766 B25667- B44066- B44066- 25 80
A4347- A375 + D5040- S400 S6010-J123
A4417- A375
5.67 50.00 424 440 57.07 312.93 0.613 2xB25667- B44066- B44066- 35 125
A4467- A365 D5050- S400 S6010-J123
5.67 60.00 424 440 68.48 375.52 0.510 2xB25667- B44066- 50 160
A4417- A375 + D5060- S400 N/A
1xA4307- A365
5.67 100.00 424 440 114.14 625.86 0.306 4xB25667- B44066- 70 250
A4467- A365 D5100- S400 N/A
*) Cable cross section of capacitor bank internal wiring per selected kvar step, e.g. between fuse-contactor-reactor-total capacitor output.
Flexible copper wire to be used.
**) No or only minor over voltage (max. 10 % up to 8 hours daily)
***) Fuse size of HRC fuses for short circuit protection of each individual step of a capacitor bank.
102 EPCOS AG
Components Selection Table for
Detuned Capacitor Banks
Grid: V = 400 V**, f = 50 Hz; 440 V Capacitors / 7% detuning
capacitor (min.)
2
A
7 5.00 430 440 5.63 30.85 7.671 B25667- B44066- B44066- 4 16
A5966-A375 D7005-S400 S1610-J123
7 6.20 430 440 6.98 38.26 6.186 B25667- B44066- B44066- 4 16
A4117-A365 D7006-S400 S1610-J123
7 7.50 430 440 8.44 46.28 5.114 B25667- B44066- B44066- 4 20
A4147-A375 D7007-S400 S1610-J123
7 10.00 430 440 11.25 61.70 3.835 B25667- B44066- B44066- 6 25
A4187-A375 D7010-S400 S1610-J123
7 12.50 430 440 14.07 77.13 3.068 B25667- B44066- B44066- 6 35
A4237-A365 D7012-S400 S2310-J123
7 15.00 430 440 16.88 92.56 2.557 B25667- B44066- B44066- 6 35
A4277-A365 D7015-S400 S2310-J123
7 20.00 430 440 22.51 123.41 1.918 B25667- B44066- B44066- 10 50
A4207-A375 D7020-S400 S2310-J123
A4177-A375
7 25.00 430 440 28.13 154.26 1.534 B25667- B44066- B44066- 16 63
A4467-A365 D7025-S400 S3010-J123
7 30.00 430 440 33.76 185.11 1.278 B25667- B44066- B44066- 16 80
A4577-J375 D7030-S400 S4510-J123
7 40.00 430 440 45.01 246.82 0.959 B25667- B44066- B44066- 25 80
A4347-A375 D7040-S400 S6010-J123
A4417-A375
7 50.00 430 440 56.27 308.52 0.767 2 x B25667- B44066- B44066- 35 125
A4467-A365 D7050-S400 S6010-J123
7 60.00 430 440 67.52 370.22 0.639 2xB25667- B44066- B44066- 50 160
A4417-A375 + D7060-S400 N/A
1xA4307-A365
7 100.00 430 440 112.53 617.04 0.384 B25667- B44066- B44066- 70 250
A4467-A365 D7100-S400 N/A
**) No or only minor over voltage (max. 10 % up to 8 hours daily)
103 EPCOS AG
Grid: V = 400 V**, f = 50 Hz; 480 V Capacitors / 5.67% detuning
Grid: V = 400 V**, f = 50 Hz; 480 V Capacitors / 7% detuning
capacitor (min.)
2
A
5.67 5.00 424 480 6.79 31.29 6.126 B25667- B44066- B44066- 4 16
A5966-A375 D5005-S400 S1610-J123
5.67 10.00 424 480 13.58 62.59 3.063 B25667- B44066- B44066- 6 25
A5197-A375 D5010-S400 S1610-J123
5.67 12.50 424 480 16.98 78.23 2.450 B25667- B44066- B44066- 10 35
A4237-A355 D5012-S400 S1610-J123
5.67 25.00 424 480 33.96 156.47 1.225 B25667- B44066- B44066- 16 63
A4287-A375 D5025-S400 S3010-J123
A4177-A365
5.67 50.00 424 480 67.92 312.93 0.613 2xB25667- B44066- B44066- 35 125
A4287-A375 + D5050-S400 S6010-J123
A4347-A365
5.67 60.00 424 480 81.50 375.52 0.510 4xB25667- B44066- B44066- 50 160
A4287-A375 D5060-S400 N/A
5.67 100.00 424 480 135.84 625.86 0.306 4xB25667- B44066- B44066- 70 250
A4287-A375 + D5100-S400 N/A
2xA4347-A365
7 5.00 430 480 6.70 30.85 7.671 B25667- B44066- B44066- 4 16
A5966-A375 D7005-S400 S1610-J123
7 10.00 430 480 13.39 61.70 3.835 B25667- B44066- B44066- 6 25
A5197-A375 D7010-S400 S1610-J123
7 12.50 430 480 16.74 77.13 3.068 B25667- B44066- B44066- 10 35
A4237-A355 D7012-S400 S1610-J123
7 25.00 430 480 33.48 154.26 1.534 B25667- B44066- B44066- 16 63
A4287-A375 + D7025-S400 S3010-J123
A4177-A365
7 50.00 430 480 66.96 308.52 0.767 2xB25667- B44066- B44066- 35 125
A4287-A375 + D7050-S400 S6010-J123
A4347-A365
7 60.00 430 480 80.35 370.22 0.639 B25667- B44066- B44066- 50 160
A4287-A375 D7060-S400 N/A
7 100.00 430 480 133.92 617.04 0.384 4xB25667- B44066- B44066- 70 250
A4287-A375 + D7100-S400 N/A
2xA4347-A365
**) Permanent overvoltage of up to 10 % - therefore selection of 480 V type capacitors.
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