Reactive Energy Catalogue 2010

Energy management
Reactive Energy management

Low Voltage components
Catalogue
September 2010
PE90156
Reactive Energy
management Your requirements….
Optimize energy
consumption
• By reducing electricity bills,
• By reducing power losses,
• By reducing CO2 emissions.
Increase power
availability
• Compensate for voltage sags detrimental to
process operation,
• Avoid nuisance tripping and supply
interruptions.
Improve your
business performance
• Optimize installation size,
• Reduce harmonic distortion to avoid
the premature ageing of equipment and
destruction of sensitive components.
Reactive Energy
management Our solutions….
Reactive energy
management
In electrical networks, reactive energy results
in increased line currents for a given active
energy transmitted to loads. “Our energy con-
sumption was reduced
The main consequences are:
• Need for oversizing of transmission and by 9% after we
installed 10 capacitor
distribution networks by utilities,
• Increased voltage drops and sags banks with detuned
along the distribution lines, reactors. Electricity
• Additional power losses. bill optimised
by 8% and payback
This results in increased electricity bills for in 2 years.”
industrial customers because of: Testifies Michelin
Automotive
• Penalties applied by most utilities on reactive in France.
energy,
• Increased overall kVA demand,
• Increased energy consumption within
the installations.
“Energy consumption
Reactive energy management aims
to optimize your electrical installation
by reducing energy consumption,
reduced by 5%
with LV capacitor
and to improve power availability. bank and active filter
Total CO2 emissions are also reduced. installed.”
POMA OTIS
Utility power bills are typically reduced Railways,
by 5% to 10%. Switzerland.
“70 capacitor banks

with detuned reac-
tors installed, energy
consumption reduced
by 10%, electrcity bill
optimised by 18%,
payback in just
1 year.”
Madrid Barrajas
airport Spain.
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Reactive Energy
management Improve electrical networks
and reduce energy costs
Power Factor Correction

Every electric machine needs active power (kW) and reactive power
(kvar) to operate. The power rating of the installation in kVA is the
combination of both: (kVA)² = (kW)² + (kvar)².
The Power Factor has been defined as the ratio of active power (kW)
to apparent power (kVA).
Power Factor = (kW) / (kVA).
The objective of Reactive Energy management is

improvement of Power Factor, or “Power Factor Correction”.
This is typically achieved by producing reactive energy close

to the consuming loads, through connection of capacitor banks
to the network.
DE90154
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Reactive Energy
management Ensure reliability and safety
on installations
Quality and reliability

• Continuity of service thanks to the high performance
and long life expectancy of capacitors.
• 100% testing in manufacturing plant.
• Design and engineering with the highest international standards.
Thanks to the know-
how developed over
50 years, Schneider
Electric ranks as
the global specialist
Safety in Energy
management
• Tested safety features integrated on each phase. providing a unique
• Over-pressure system for safe disconnection and comprehensive
at the end of life. portfolio.
• All materials and components are free of PCB pollutants. Schneider Electric
helps you to
make the most of
your energy with
innovative, reliable
and safe solutions.
Efficiency and productivity
• Product development including innovation in ergonomics and ease
of installation and connection.
• Specially designed components to save time on installation and
maintenance.
• All components and solutions available through a network
of distributors and partners in more than 100 countries.
PE90160 PE90081 PE90075 PE90076
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Reactive Energy
management Quality & Environment
PE56733
Schneider Electric
Quality certified ISO 9001 undertakes
A major strength to reduce
In each of its units, Schneider Electric has an operating organization whose the energy bill and
main role is to verify quality and ensure compliance with standards. This CO2 emissions of
procedure is: its customers by
• uniform for all departments; proposing products,
• recognized by numerous customers and official organizations. solutions and
But, above all, its strict application has made it possible to obtain services which fit in
the recognition of independent organizations. with all levels of
The quality system for design and manufacturing is certified in the energy value
compliance with the requirements of the ISO 9001 Quality Assurance chain.
model. The Power Factor
Correction and
Stringent, systematic controls harmonic filtering
During its manufacture, each equipment item undergoes systematic routine offer form part of
tests to verify its quality and compliance: the energy efficiency
• measurement of operating capacity and tolerances; approach.
• measurement of losses;
• dielectric testing;
• checks on safety and locking systems;
• checks on low-voltage components;
• verification of compliance with drawings and diagrams.
The results obtained are recorded and initialled by
the Quality Control Department on the specific test certificate
for each device.
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Power Factor
Correction and A new solution for building your electrical
harmonic filtering installations
PE90088
Schneider Electric
A comprehensive offer joins forces with
Power Factor Correction and harmonic filtering form part of your expertise
a comprehensive offer of products perfectly coordinated and your creativity
to meet all medium- and low-voltage power distribution needs. for optimized,
All these products have been designed to operate together: reliable, expandable
electrical, mechanical and communications consistency. and compliant
The electrical installation is accordingly both optimized and more efficient: installations.
• improved continuity of service;
• reduced power losses;
• guarantee of scalability;
• efficient monitoring and management.
You thus have all the trumps in hand in terms of expertise
and creativity for optimized, reliable, expandable and compliant
installations.
Tools for easier design and setup

With Schneider Electric, you have a complete range of tools that support
you in the knowledge and setup of products, all this in compliance with
the standards in force and standard engineering practice.
These tools, technical notebooks and guides, design aid software, training
courses, etc. are regularly updated.
Because each
electrical installation
is a specific case,
there is no universal
solution. The variety
of combinations
available allows you
to achieve genuine
customization of
technical solutions.
You can express
your creativity
and highlight your
expertise in the
design, development
and operation of an
electrical installation.
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Reactive Energy
Management Main contents
Overview 1-5
Power Factor Correction guideline 9
Low Voltage capacitors 21
Detuned reactors 75
Power Factor controllers 81
Contactors 85
Appendix 89
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Reactive Energy
Management Power Factor Correction guideline
Contents
Why reactive energy management? 10

Principle 10
Benefits 11
Method for determining compensation 12

Calculation of the required reactive power 12
Selection of the compensation mode 13
Selection of the compensation type 14
Allowing for operating conditions and harmonics 15
Low Voltage capacitors with detuned reactors 16

Rated voltage and current 17
Capacitor selection guide 18
Construction of references - Principle 19
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Power Factor
Correction Why reactive energy management?
guideline
Principle of reactive energy management

DE90087
All AC electrical networks consume two types of power: active power

(kW) and reactive power (kvar):
• The active power P (in kW) is the real power transmitted to loads
such as motors, lamps, heaters, computers, etc. The electrical active
power is transformed into mechanical power, heat or light.
• The reactive power Q (in kvar) is used only to power the magnetic Due to this higher
circuits of machines, motors and transformers. supplied current,
In this representation, the circulation of
the Power Factor (P/S)
is equal to cosφ.
The apparent power S (in kVA) is the vector combination of active reactive energy
and reactive power. in distribution
networks results in:
The circulation of reactive power in the electrical network has major • Overload of
technical and economic consequences. For the same active power P, transformers;
a higher reactive power means a higher apparent power, and thus • Higher temperature
a higher current must be supplied. rise in power cables;
• Additional losses;
The circulation of active power over time results in active energy • Large voltage drops;
(in kWh). The circulation of reactive power over time results in reactive • Higher energy
energy (kvarh). consumption and
cost;
In an electrical circuit, the reactive energy is supplied in addition to • Less distributed
the active energy. active power.
DE90071
Active energy Active energy

Power Transmission
generation network Motor
Reactive energy Reactive energy Reactive energy supplied
and billed by the energy
provider.
For these reasons, there is a great advantage in generating reactive

energy at the load level in order to prevent the unnecessary circulation
of current in the network. This is what is known as “power factor
correction”. This is obtained by the connection of capacitors, which
produce reactive energy in opposition to the energy absorbed by loads
such as motors.
DE90088
The result is a reduced apparent power, and an improved power factor

P/S’ as illustrated in the diagram opposite.
Qc
Q The power generation and transmission networks are partially relieved,
reducing power losses and making additional transmission capacity available.
DE90071
Active energy Active energy

Power Transmission The reactive power is
generation network Motor supplied by capacitors.
Reactive energy No billing of reactive
power by the energy
supplier.
Capacitors
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Benefits of reactive energy management
Optimized management of reactive energy brings economic and
technical advantages.
Savings on the electricity bill

• Eliminating penalties on reactive energy and decreasing kVA demand:
• Reducing power losses generated in the transformers and conductors
of the installation.
Example:
Loss reduction in a 630 kVA transformer PW = 6,500 W with an initial
Power Factor = 0.7.
With power factor correction, we obtain a final Power Factor = 0.98.
The losses become: 3,316 W, i.e. a reduction of 49%.
Increasing available power Power Increased

factor available
A high power factor optimizes an electrical installation by allowing power
better use of the components. The power available at the secondary of 0.7 0%
a MV/LV transformer can therefore be increased by fitting power factor 0.8 + 14 %
correction equipment on the low voltage side. 0.85 + 21 %
0.90 + 28 %
The table opposite shows the increased available power at the transformer 0.95 + 36 %
output through improvement of the Power Factor from 0.7 to 1. 1 + 43 %
Reducing installation size

Power Cable cross-
Installing power factor correction equipment allows conductor
factor section multi-
cross-section to be reduced, since less current is absorbed by plying factor
the compensated installation for the same active power. 1 1
0.80 1.25
The opposite table shows the multiplying factor for the conductor 0.60 1.67
cross-section with different power factor values. 0.40 2.50
Reducing voltage drops in the installation

Installing capacitors allows voltage drops to be reduced upstream
of the point where the power factor correction device is connected.
This prevents overloading of the network and reduces harmonics,
so that you will not have to overrate your installation.
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Power Factor
Correction Method for determining compensation
guideline
The selection of Power Step 1: Calculation of the required reactive power

Factor Correction P
DE90091
The objective is to determine the required reactive power Qc (kvar) to be
equipment can follow
installed, in order to improve the power factor cos φ and reduce
a 4-step process:
the apparent power S. S’
• Calculation of
the required reactive For φ’ < φ, we obtain: cos φ’ > cos φ and tan φ’ < tan φ.
energy.
Q S Qc
• Selection of This is illustrated in the diagram opposite.
the compensation
mode: Qc can be determined from the formula Qc = P. (tan φ - tan φ‘), which is
- Central, for the com- deduced from the diagram.
plete installation;
- By sector; Qc = power of the capacitor bank in kvar.
- For individual loads, P = active power of the load in kW.
such as large motors. tan φ = tangent of phase shift angle before compensation.
tan φ’ = tangent of phase shift angle after compensation.
• Selection of the
compensation type: The parameters φ and tan φ can be obtained from billing data,
- Fixed, by connection or from direct measurement in the installation.
of a fixed-value capa-
citor bank; The following table can be used for direct determination.
- Automatic, by
connection of a diffe- Before Reactive power (kvar) to be installed per kW of load,
rent number of steps, compensation in order to g
get the required
q cos φ
φ’ or tan φ
φ’
allowing adjustment of tan φ’ 0.75 0.62 0.48 0.41 0.33 0
0.23 0.00
the reactive energy to cos φ’ 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.925 0.95 0.975 1.000
the required value; tan φ cos φ
- Dynamic, for com- 1.73 0.5 0.98 1.11 1.25 1.32 1.40 1.50 1.73
pensation of highly 1.02 0.70 0.27 0.40 0.54 0.61 0.69 0.79 1.02
fluctuating loads. 0.96 0.72 0.21 0.34 0.48 0.55 0.64 0.74 0.96
0.91 0.74 0.16 0.29 0.42 0.50 0.58 0.68 0.91
• Allowance for 0.86 0.76 0.11 0.24 0.37 0.44 0.53 0.63 0.86
operating conditions 0.80 0.78 0.05 0.18 0.32 0.39 0.47 0.57 0.80
and harmonics. 0.75 0.80 0.13 0.27 0.34 0.42 0.52 0.75
0.70 0.82 0.08 0.21 0.29 0.37 0.47 0.70
0.65 0.84 0.03 0.16 0.24 0.32 0.42 0.65
0.59 0.86 0.11 0.18 0.26 0.37 0.59
0.54 0.88 0.06 0.13 0.21 0.31 0.54
0.48 0.90 0.07 0.16 0.26 0.48
Example: Consider a 1000kW motor with cos φ = 0.8 (tan φ = 0.75).

In order to obtain cosφ = 0.95, it is necessary to install a capacitor bank with a reactive
power equal to k x P, i.e.: Qc = 0.42 x 1000 = 420 kvar.
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Step 2: Selection of the compensation mode
The location of low-voltage capacitors in an installation constitutes the
mode of compensation, which may be central (one location for the entire
installation), by sector (section-by-section), at load level, or some combi-
nation of the latter two. In principle, the ideal compensation is applied at
a point of consumption and at the level required at any moment in time.
In practice, technical and economic factors govern the choice.
The location for connection of capacitor banks in the electrical network

is determined by:
• the overall objective (avoid penalties on reactive energy,
relieve transformer or cables, avoid voltage drops and sags);
• the operating mode (stable or fluctuating loads);
• the foreseeable influence of capacitors on the network characteristics;
• the installation cost.
Central compensation
The capacitor bank is connected at the head of the installation to
be compensated in order to provide reactive energy for the whole
installation. This configuration is convenient for a stable and continuous
load factor.
Group compensation (by sector)

The capacitor bank is connected at the head of the feeders supplying
one particular sector to be compensated. This configuration is
convenient for a large installation, with workshops having different
load factors.
Compensation of individual loads

The capacitor bank is connected right at the inductive load terminals
(especially large motors). This configuration is very appropriate when
the load power is significant compared to the subscribed power.
This is the ideal technical configuration, as the reactive energy
is produced exactly where it is needed, and adjusted to the demand.
Supply Bus
Transformer
Circuit-breaker
CC
GC GC
IC IC IC IC CC : Central Compensation
GC : Group Compensation
M M M M IC : Individual Compensation
M : Motor Load
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Power Factor
Correction Method for determining compensation
guideline
Step 3: Selection of the compensation type

Different types of compensation should be adopted depending on the
performance requirements and complexity of control:
• Fixed, by connection of a fixed-value capacitor bank;
• Automatic, by connection of a different number of steps, allowing
adjustment of the reactive energy to the required value;
• Dynamic, for compensation of highly fluctuating loads.
Fixed compensation
This arrangement uses one or more capacitor(s) to provide a constant
level of compensation. Control may be:
• Manual: by circuit-breaker or load-break switch;
• Semi-automatic: by contactor;
• Direct connection to an appliance and switched with it.
These capacitors are installed:

• At the terminals of inductive loads (mainly motors);
• At busbars supplying numerous small motors and inductive appliances
for which individual compensation would be too costly;
• In cases where the load factor is reasonably constant.
Automatic compensation
This kind of compensation provides automatic control and adapts the
quantity of reactive power to the variations of the installation in order to
maintain the targeted cos φ. The equipment is installed at points in
an installation where the active-power and/or reactive-power variations
are relatively large, for example:
• On the busbars of a main distribution switchboard;
• On the terminals of a heavily-loaded feeder cable.
Where the kvar rating of the capacitors is less than or equal to 15%
of the power supply transformer rating, a fixed value of compensation
is appropriate. Above the 15% level, it is advisable to install
an automatically-controlled capacitor bank.
Control is usually provided by an electronic device (Power Factor

Controller) which monitors the actual power factor and orders
the connection or disconnection of capacitors in order to obtain
the targeted power factor. The reactive energy is thus controlled
by steps. In addition, the Power Factor Controller provides information
on the network characteristics (voltage amplitude and distortion,
power factor, actual active and reactive power …) and equipment status.
Alarm signals are transmitted in case of malfunction.
Connection is usually provided by contactors. For compensation of highly

fluctuating loads, fast and highly repetitive connection of capacitors is
necessary, and static switches must be used.
Dynamic compensation
This kind of compensation is required when fluctuating loads are present,
and voltage fluctuations have to be prevented. The principle of dynamic
compensation is to associate a fixed capacitor bank and an electronic
var compensator, providing either leading or lagging reactive currents.
The result is continuously varying fast compensation, perfectly suitable

for loads such as lifts, crushers, spot welding, etc.
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Step 4: Allowing for operating conditions and harmonics
Capacitors should be selected depending on the working conditions
expected during their lifetime.
Allowing for operating conditions

The operating conditions have a great influence on the life expectancy of
capacitors. The following parameters should be taken into account:
• Ambient Temperature (°C);
• Expected over-current, related to voltage disturbances, including
maximum sustained overvoltage;
• Maximum number of switching operations/year;
• Required life expectancy.
Allowing for harmonics

Depending on the magnitude of harmonics in the network, different confi-
gurations should be adopted.
• Standard capacitors: when no significant non-linear loads are present.
• Oversized capacitors: when a few non-linear loads are present. The
To know more
rated current of capacitors must be increased in order to cope with the
about the influence
circulation of harmonic currents.
of harmonics in
• Harmonic rated capacitors used with detuned reactors. Applicable
electrical installations
when a significant number of non-linear loads are present. Reactors are
see appendix
necessary in order to limit the circulation of harmonic currents and avoid
resonance. page 90
• Tuned filters: when non-linear loads are predominant, requesting har-
monic mitigation. A special design is generally necessary, based on on-
site measurements and computer simulations of the network.
Capacitor selection
Different ranges with different levels of ruggedness are proposed:
• "SDuty": Standard duty capacitors for standard operating conditions,
and when no significant non-linear loads are present.
• "HDuty": Heavy duty capacitors for difficult operating conditions, parti-
cularly voltage disturbances, or when a few non-linear loads are present.
The rated current of capacitors must be increased in order to cope with
the circulation of harmonic currents.
• "Energy": Specially designed capacitors, for harsh operating condi-
tions, particularly high temperature.
• "Harmonic HDuty" or "Harmonic Energy": harmonic rated capacitors
used with detuned reactors. Applicable when a significant number of
non-linear loads are present.
DE90070
Before After
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Power Factor
Correction Low Voltage capacitors with detuned reactors
guideline
Reactors should be associated with capacitor banks for Power Factor

Correction in systems with significant non-linear loads, generating
harmonics. Capacitors and reactors are configured in a series resonant
circuit, tuned so that the series resonant frequency is below the lowest
harmonic frequency present in the system. For this reason, this configu-
ration is usually called “Detuned Capacitor Bank”, and the reactors are
referred to as “Detuned Reactors”.
The use of detuned reactors thus prevents harmonic resonance

problems, avoids the risk of overloading the capacitors and helps
reduce voltage harmonic distortion in the network.
The tuning frequency can be expressed by the relative impedance of

the reactor (in %), or by the tuning order, or directly in Hz.
The most common values of relative impedance are 5.7, 7 and 14%.
(14% is used with high level of 3rd harmonic voltages).
Relative Tuning Tuning Tuning

impedance order frequency frequency
(%) @5 0Hz (Hz) @ 60Hz (Hz)
5.7 4.2 210 250
7 3.8 190 230
14 2.7 135 160
The selection of the tuning frequency of the reactor capacitor depends

on several factors:
• Presence of zero-sequence harmonics (3, 9, …);
• Need for reduction of the harmonic distortion level;
• Optimization of the capacitor and reactor components;
• Frequency of ripple control system if any.
• To prevent disturbances of the remote control installation, the tuning fre-

quency should be selected at a lower value than the ripple control frequency.
• In a detuned filter application, the voltage across the capacitors is
higher than the system’s rated voltage. In that case, capacitors should
be designed to withstand higher voltages.
• Depending on the selected tuning frequency, part of the harmonic currents
is absorbed by the detuned capacitor bank. In that case, capacitors should be
designed to withstand higher currents, combining fundamental and harmonic
currents.
Effective reactive energy

In the pages relating to detuned capacitor banks (Harmonic HDuty and
Harmonic Energy), the reactive energy (kvar) given in the tables is the resul-
ting reactive energy provided by the combination of capacitors and reactors.
Capacitor rated voltage

Capacitors have been specially designed to operate in detuned bank configu-
rations. Parameters such as the rated voltage, over-voltage and over-current
capabilities have been improved, compared to standard configuration.
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Power Factor
Correction Rated voltage and current
guideline
According to IEC 60681-1 standard, the rated voltage (UN) of a

capacitor is defined as the continuously admissible operating voltage.
The rated current (IN) of a capacitor is the current flowing through

the capacitor when the rated voltage (UN) is applied at its terminals,
supposing a purely sinusoidal voltage and the exact value of reactive
power (kvar) generated.
Capacitor units shall be suitable for continuous operation at an r.m.s.
current of (1.3 x IN).
In order to accept system voltage fluctuations, capacitors are designed

to sustain over-voltages of limited duration. For compliance to the
standard, capacitors are for example requested to sustain over-voltages
equal to 1.1 times UN, 8h per 24h.
VarplusCan and VarplusBox capacitors have been designed and

tested extensively to operate safely on industrial networks. The design
margin allows operation on networks including voltage fluctuations
and common disturbances. Capacitors can be selected with their rated
voltage corresponding to the network voltage. For different levels
of expected disturbances, different technologies are proposed,
with larger design margin for capacitors adapted to the most stringent
working conditions (HDuty & Energy).
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Power Factor
Correction Capacitor selection guide
guideline
Capacitors must be selected depending on the working conditions

expected during their lifetime.
Solution Description Recommended use for Max. condition

SDuty Standard • Networks with non significant non-linear loads NLL ≤ 10%
capacitor • Standard over-current 1.5 IN
• Standard operating temperature 55°C (class D)
• Normal switching frequency 5,000 / year
• Standard life expectancy Up to 100,000h*
HDuty Heavy-duty • A few non-linear loads NLL ≤ 20%

capacitor • Significant over-current 1.8 IN
• Standard operating temperature 55°C (class D)
• Significant switching frequency 7,000 / year
• Long life expectancy Up to 130,000h*
Energy Capacitor for • Significant number of non-linear loads (up to 25%) NLL ≤ 25%
special conditions • Severe over-current 2.5 IN
• Extreme temperature conditions 70°C
• Very frequent switching 10,000 / year
• Extra long life expectancy Up to 160,000h*
Harmonic Heavy-duty, • High level of non-linear loads (up to 30%) NLL ≤ 50%
HDuty harmonic rated • Significant over-current 1.8 IN
capacitor + • Standard operating temperature 55°C (class D)
detuned reactor • Significant switching frequency 7,000 / year
• Long life expectancy Up to 130,000h*
Harmonic Energy, • High level of non-linear loads (up to 30%) NLL ≤ 50%
Energy harmonic rated • Severe over-current 2.5 IN
capacitor + • Extreme temperature conditions 70°C
detuned reactor • Very frequent switching 10,000 / year
• Extra long life expectancy Up to 160,000h*
* The maximum life expectancy is given considering standard operating conditions: service voltage (UN),
service current (IN), 35°C ambient temperature.
WARNING: the life expectancy will be reduced if capacitors are used in maximum working conditions.
Since the harmonics are caused by non-linear loads, an indicator for the magnitude of harmonics
is the ratio of the total power of non-linear loads to the power supply transformer rating.
This ratio is denoted NLL, and is also known as Gh/Sn:

NLL = Total power of non-linear loads (Gh) / Installed transformer rating (Sn).
Example:
• Power supply transformer rating: Sn = 630 kVA
• Total power of non-linear loads: Gh = 150 kVA
• NLL = (150/630) x 100 = 24 %
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Power Factor
Correction Construction of references
guideline Principle
Capacitors
BL R_ V B S D Y _ 1 2 5 A 4 4 _ 3
Construction Range Power Frequency Voltage Number of phases
B = Box SDY SDuty E.g.: 125 = 12.5 kvar A: 50 Hz E.g.: 44 = 440 V 1: single phase
C = Can HDY HDuty X00 = 100 kvar B: 60 Hz 3: three-phase
ENY Energy
HH1 Harmonic HDuty 5.7 or 7%
HH2 Harmonic HDuty 14%
HE1 Harmonic Energy 5.7 or 7%
HE2 Harmonic Energy 14%
Example:
BLR_VBSDY_125A44_3 = VarplusBox Standard Duty, 12.5kvar,
50Hz, 440V, 3-phase. See page 52
Detuned reactors
B L R _ V D R _ 2 5 0 _ 0 5 _ B 4 0
Power Tuning Frequency Voltage
Ex: 125 = 12.5 kvar 05: 5.7 % A: 50 Hz E.g.: 40 = 400 V
X00 = 100 kvar 07: 7 % B: 60 Hz
14: 14 %
Example:
BLR_VDR_250_05_A40 = detuned reactor, 25kvar, 5.7% relative
impedance, 60Hz, 400V. See page 79.
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Reactive Energy
Management Low Voltage capacitors
Contents
LV capacitor overview 22
VarplusCan 24
Standard 26
Heavy Duty 30
Energy 34
Harmonic HDuty 38
Harmonic Energy 42
Mechanical characteristics 46
VarplusBox 48
Standard 50
Heavy Duty 54
Energy 58
Harmonic HDuty 62
Harmonic Energy 66
Mechanical characteristics 70
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Low Voltage
capacitors Offer overview
VarplusCan
PE90132
PE90131
PE90131
PE90154
PE90130
+
SDuty HDuty Energy Harmonic HDuty Harmonic Energy
Construction Extruded aluminium can
Voltage 230 V - 690 V 400 V - 690 V 400 V - 600 V
range
Power range 1 – 50 kvar 5 – 15 kvar 6.5 – 100 kvar 6.5 – 50 kvar
(three-phase)
Peak inrush Up to 200 x IN Up to 250 x IN Up to 350 x IN Up to 250 x IN Up to 400 x IN
current
Overvoltage 1.1 x UN 8h every 24h
Overcurrent 1.5 x IN 1.8 x IN 2.5 x IN 1.8 x IN 2.5 x IN
Mean life Up to 100,000 h Up to 130,000 h Up to 160,000 h Up to 130,000 h Up to 160,000 h
expectancy
Safety Self-healing + pressure-sensitive disconnector + discharge device
Dielectric Metallized polypropylene Double metallized paper Metallized polypropylene Double metallized paper
film with Zn/Al alloy + Polypropylene film film with Zn/Al alloy + Polypropylene film
Impregnation Non-PCB, Non-PCB, sticky (dry) Non-PCB, oil Non-PCB, sticky (dry) Non-PCB, oil
biodegradable resin biodegradable resin biodegradable resin
Ambient -25/D -25/70 -25/D -25/70
temperature min.: -25°C ; max.: 55°C min.: -25°C ; max.: 70°C min.: -25°C ; max.: 55°C min.: -25°C ; max.: 70°C
Protection IP30 (IP54 on request) indoor
Mounting Upright Upright / Upright Upright / Upright
horizontal horizontal
Terminals • Double fast-on + cable (≤ 10 kvar)
• CLAMPTITE - Three-phase terminal with electric shock protection (finger-proof)
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VarplusBox
PE90134
PE90136
PE90135
PE90154
PE90164
PE90137
+
PE90135
+
Steel sheet enclosure
380 V - 690 V 380 V - 690 V
2.5 – 100 kvar 6.5 – 100 kvar
Up to 200 x IN Up to 250 x IN Up to 350 x IN Up to 250 x IN Up to 400 x IN
1.1 x UN 8h every 24h

1.5 x IN 1.8 x IN 2.5 x IN 1.8 x IN 2.5 x IN
Up to 100,000 h Up to 130,000 h Up to 160,000 h Up to 130,000 h Up to 160,000 h
Self-healing + pressure-sensitive disconnector + discharge device

Metallized polypropylene Double metallized paper Metallized polypropylene Double metallized paper
Non-PCB, Non-PCB, sticky (dry) Non-PCB, oil Non-PCB, sticky (dry) Non-PCB, oil
-25/D -25/70 -25/D -25/70
min.: -25°C ; max.: 55°C min.: -25°C ; max.: 70°C min.: -25°C ; max.: 55°C min.: -25°C ; max.: 70°C
IP20 (IP54 on request) indoor
Upright Upright / Upright Upright / Upright
Bushing terminals designed for large cable termination and direct busbar mounting for banking
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Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusCan
Aluminum can capacitors specially designed Main features

and engineered to deliver a long working life
Easy installation & maintenance
with low losses in standard, heavy-duty
• Optimized design for low weight, compactness and reliability
and severe operating conditions. Suitable
to ensure easy installation.
for Fixed and Automatic PFC, real time
• Unique termination system that allows maintained tightening.
compensation, detuned and tuned filters.
• 1 point for mounting and earthing.
• Vertical and horizontal position.
Safety
• Self-healing.
• Pressure-sensitive disconnector on all three phases.
• Discharge resistors fitted.
• Finger-proof CLAMPTITE terminals to reduce risk of accidental
contact and to ensure firm termination (10 to 30 kvar).
PE90131
• Special film resistivity and metallization profile for higher thermal

efficiency, lower temperature rise and enhanced life expectancy.
Compacity
• Optimized geometric design (small dimensions and low weight).
• Available on request in single phase.
For professionnals
• High life expectancy up to 160,000 hours
• Very high overload capabilities and good thermal and mechanical
properties.
• Economic benefits due to its compact size.
• Easy maintenance.
• Unique finger proof termination to ensure tightening.
VarplusCan
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VarplusCan PE90132
PE90131
PE90131
PE90154
PE90130
+
Construction Extruded aluminium can
Voltage 230 V - 690 V 400 V - 690 V 400 V - 600 V
range
Power range 1 – 50 kvar 5 – 15 kvar 6.5 – 100 kvar 6.5 – 50 kvar
(three-phase)
Peak inrush Up to 200 x IN Up to 250 x IN Up to 350 x IN Up to 250 x IN Up to 400 x IN
current
expectancy
Ambient -25/D -25/70 -25/D -25/70
Terminals • Double fast-on + cable (≤ 10 kvar)
• CLAMPTITE - Three-phase terminal with electric shock protection (finger-proof)
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capacitors VarplusCan SDuty
A safe, reliable and high-performance solution Operating conditions

for power factor correction in standard
• For networks with insignificant non-linear loads: (NLL ≤ 10%).
operating conditions.
• Standard voltage disturbances.
• Standard operating temperature up to 55°C.
• Normal switching frequency up to 5 000 /year.
• Maximum current (including harmonics) is 1.5 x IN.
Technology
Constructed internally with three single-phase capacitor elements
assembled in an optimized design. Each capacitor element is
manufactured with metallized polypropylene film as the dielectric having
features such as heavy edge metallization and special profiles which
enhance the “self-healing” properties.
PE90130
PE90131
The active capacitor elements are encapsulated in a specially

formulated biodegradable, non-PCB, PUR (soft) resin which ensures
thermal stability and heat removal from inside the capacitor.
The unique finger-proof CLAMPTITE termination is fully integrated

with discharge resistors and allows suitable access to tightening
and ensures cable termination without any loose connections.
Once tightened, the design guarantees that the tightening torque
is always maintained.
For lower ratings, double fast-on terminals with wires are provided.
Benefits
VarplusCan SDuty • Safety:
- Self-healing.
- Pressure-sensitive disconnector on all three phases.
- Discharge resistor.
• Life expectancy up to 100,000 hours.
• Economic benefits and easy installation due to its compact size
and low weight.
• Easy maintenance thanks to its unique finger-proof termination
to ensure tightening.
• Also available in single-phase and small power ratings from 1 to 5 kvar.
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Technical specifications
General characteristics
Standards IEC 60831-1/-2
Voltage range 230 to 690 V
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz
Power range 1 to 50 kvar
Losses (dielectric) < 0.2 W / kvar
Losses (total) < 0.5 W / kvar
Capacitance tolerance - 5 %, + 10 %
Voltage test Between terminals 2.15 x UN (AC), 10 s
Between terminal ≤ 660 V – 3 kV(AC), 10 s
& container > 660 V – 6 kV(AC), 10 s
Discharge resistor Fitted, standard discharge time 60 s
Discharge time 180 s on request
Working conditions
Ambient temperature - 25 / 55°C (Class D)
Humidity 95 %
Altitude 2,000 m above sea level
Overvoltage 1.1 x UN 8h in every 24h
Overcurrent Up to 1.5 x IN
Peak inrush current 200 x IN
Switching operations (max.) Up to 5 ,000 switching operations per year
Mean Life expectancy Up to 100,000 hrs
Harmonic content NLL ≤ 10%
Installation characteristics
Mounting position Indoor, upright
Fastening
Threaded M12 stud at the bottom
Earthing
Terminals CLAMPTITE - three-way terminal with
electric shock protection (finger-proof)
& double fast-on terminal in lower kvar
Safety features
Safety Self-healing + Pressure-sensitive
disconnector + Discharge device
Protection IP30 (IP54 on request)
Construction
Casing Extruded Aluminium Can
Dielectric Metallized polypropylene film
with Zn/Al alloy.
Impregnation Biodegradable, Non-PCB,
PUR (soft) resin
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Rated kvar
kv μF IN ((A) Ca
Case Pa
Part number
voltage (x 3) code
co
UN (V)
230 2.5 50 6.3 HC BL
BLR_VCSDY_025A23_3
50 Hz 5 10
100 13 LC BL
BLR_VCSDY_050A23_3
7.5 15
150 19 NC BL
BLR_VCSDY_075A23_3
10 20
200 25 SC BL
BLR_VCSDY_100A23_3
380/ 38 V
380 400
40 V 415
41 V 400
40 V
400/ 0.9 1 1.
1.1 7 1.4 On request
415 1.8 2 2.
2.7 3 3.
3.6 4 4.
4.5 5 5.
5.4 33 7.2 HC BL
BLR_VCSDY_050A40_3
6.8 7.5 8.
8.1 50 11 HC BL
BLR_VCSDY_075A40_3
9.0 10 10.8
10 66 14 RC BL
BLR_VCSDY_100A40_3
11
11.3 12
12.5 13.5
13 83 18 RC BL
BLR_VCSDY_125A40_3
13
13.5 15 16.1
16 99 22 TC BL
BLR_VCSDY_150A40_3
18
18.1 20 21.5
21 133
13 29 TC BL
BLR_VCSDY_200A40_3
22
22.6 25 26.9
26 166
16 36 VC BL
BLR_VCSDY_250A40_3
27 30 32 199
19 43 On request
36 40 43 265
26 58 On request
45 50 54 332
33 72 On request
440 1 5 1.3 On request

2 11 2.6 On request
3 16 3.9 On request
4 22 5.2 On request
5 27 6.6 DC BL
BLR_VCSDY_050A44_3
7.5 41 10 HC BL
BLR_VCSDY_075A44_3
10 55 13 LC BL
BLR_VCSDY_100A44_3
12
12.5 69 16 NC BL
BLR_VCSDY_125A44_3
15 82 20 NC BL
BLR_VCSDY_150A44_3
20 11
110 26 SC BL
BLR_VCSDY_200A44_3
25 13
137 33 SC BL
BLR_VCSDY_250A44_3
30 16
164 39 SC BL
BLR_VCSDY_300A44_3
40 21
219 52 On request
50 27
274 66 On request

2 4 1.7 On request
3 7 2.5 On request
4 9 3.3 On request
5 11 4.2 MC BL
BLR_VCSDY_050A69_3
7.5 17 6.3 MC BL
BLR_VCSDY_075A69_3
10 22 8.4 MC BL
BLR_VCSDY_100A69_3
12
12.5 28 10 NC BL
BLR_VCSDY_125A69_3
15 33 13 NC BL
BLR_VCSDY_150A69_3
20 45 17 SC BL
BLR_VCSDY_200A69_3
25 56 21 SC BL
BLR_VCSDY_250A69_3
30 67 25 On request
40 89 33 On request
Available 10/2010
Available 01/2011
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Rated kv
kvar μF IN (A) Ca
Case Pa
Part number
voltage (x 3) code
co
UN (V)
240 2.5 38 6.0 DC BL
BLR_VCSDY_025B24_3
60 Hz 5 77 12 HC BL
BLR_VCSDY_050B24_3
7.5 11
115 18 NC BL
BLR_VCSDY_075B24_3
10 15
154 24 NC BL
BLR_VCSDY_100B24_3
380/400 380
38 V 400
40 V 400
40 V
0.9 1 6 1.4 On request
1.8 2 11 2.9 On request
2.7 3 17 4.3 On request
3.6 4 22 5.8 On request
4.5 5 28 7.2 DC BL
BLR_VCSDY_050B40_3
6.8 7.5 41 11 HC BL
BLR_VCSDY_075B40_3
9.0 10 55 14 LC BL
BLR_VCSDY_100B40_3
11
11.3 12
12.5 69 18 MC BL
BLR_VCSDY_125B40_3
13
13.5 15 83 22 NC BL
BLR_VCSDY_150B40_3
18
18.1 20 11
111 29 SC BL
BLR_VCSDY_200B40_3
22
22.6 25 13
138 36 SC BL
BLR_VCSDY_250B40_3
27 30 16
166 43 SC BL
BLR_VCSDY_300B44_3
36 40 22
221 58 On request
45 50 27
276 72 On request
440/480 440
44 V 480
48 V 480
48 V
2.5 3 12 3.6 On request
3.4 4 15 4.8 On request
4.2 5 19 6.0 DC BL
BLR_VCSDY_050B48_3
6.3 7.5 29 9.0 HC BL
BLR_VCSDY_075B48_3
8.4 10 38 12 LC BL
BLR_VCSDY_100B48_3
10
10.5 12
12.5 48 15 MC BL
BLR_VCSDY_125B48_3
12
12.6 15 58 18 NC BL
BLR_VCSDY_150B48_3
16
16.8 20 77 24 NC BL
BLR_VCSDY_200B48_3
21 25 96 30 SC BL
BLR_VCSDY_250B48_3
25 30 11
115 36 SC BL
BLR_VCSDY_300B48_3
34 40 15
154 48 On request
42 50 19
192 60 On request

2 5 1.9 On request
3 7 2.9 On request
4 10 3.8 On request
5 12 4.8 HC BL
BLR_VCSDY_050B60_3
7.5 18 7.2 MC BL
BLR_VCSDY_075B60_3
10 25 9.6 RC BL
BLR_VCSDY_100B60_3
12
12.5 31 12 TC BL
BLR_VCSDY_125B60_3
15 37 14 TC BL
BLR_VCSDY_150B60_3
20 49 19 TC BL
BLR_VCSDY_200B60_3
25 61 24 VC BL
BLR_VCSDY_250B60_3
30 74 29 On request
40 98 38 On request
50 12
123 48 On request
Available 10/2010
Available 01/2011
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Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusCan HDuty

for power factor correction in heavy-duty
• For networks with significant non-linear loads: (NLL < 20%).
• Significant voltage disturbances.
• Normal switching frequency up to 7,000/year.
• Maximum current (including harmonics) is 1.8 x IN.
Technology
Constructed internally with three single-phase capacitor elements.
Each capacitor element is manufactured with metallized polypropylene
PE90130
PE90131
film as the dielectric, having features such as heavy edge, slope

metallization and wave-cut profile to ensure increased current handling
capacity and reduced temperature rise.
The active capacitor elements are coated with specially formulated

sticky resin which ensures high overload capabilities and good thermal
and mechanical properties
The unique finger-proof CLAMPTITE termination is fully integrated with

discharge resistors, allowing suitable access for tightening and ensuring
cable termination without any loose connections.
For lower ratings, double fast-on terminals with wires are provided.
VarplusCan HDuty
Benefits
• Total safety:
- Self-healing;
- Pressure sensitive disconnector;
• Long life expectancy (up to 130,000 hours).
• Installation in any position.
• Optimized geometric design for improved thermal performance.
• Special resistivity and metallisation profile will enhance life
and will give higher thermal efficiency with lower temperature rise.
• Unique finger-proof termination that ensures tightening for CLAMPITE
terminals.
• Available in single-phase version and with low power ratings
from 1 to 5 kvar.
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Working conditions
Humidity 95 %
Switching operations (max.) Up to 7,000 switching operations per year
Mounting position Indoor, upright & horizontal
Fastening
Earthing
Safety features
Construction
with Zn/Al alloy. Special resistivity
& profile, special edge (wave-cut)
Impregnation Non-PCB, PUR sticky resin (Dry)
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capacitors VarplusCan HDuty
Rated kvar
kv μF IN (A) Ca
Case Pa
Part number
voltage (x 3) code
co
UN (V)
230 2.5 50 6.3 HC BL
BLR_VCHDY_025A23_3
50 Hz 5 10
100 12
12.6 LC BL
BLR_VCHDY_050A23_3
7.5 15
151 19 RC BL
BLR_VCHDY_075A23_3
10 20
201 25 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_100A23_3
380/ 38 V
380 400
40 V 415
41 V 400
40 V
400/ 0.9 1 1.1 7 1.4 On request
415 1.8 2 2.2 13 2.9 On request
2.7 3 3.2 20 4.3 On request
3.6 4 4.3 27 5.8 On request
4.5 5 5.4 33 7.2 HC BL
BLR_VCHDY_050A40_3
6.8 7.5 8.1 50 11 HC BL
BLR_VCHDY_075A40_3
9.0 10 10.8
10 66 14 MC BL
BLR_VCHDY_100A40_3
11
11.3 12
12.5 13
13.5 83 18 RC BL
BLR_VCHDY_125A40_3
13
13.5 15 16.1
16 99 22 RC BL
BLR_VCHDY_150A40_3
18
18.1 20 21.5
21 133
13 29 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_200A40_3
22
22.6 25 26.9
26 166
16 36 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_250A40_3
27 30 32 199
19 43 VC BL
BLR_VCHDY_300A40_3
36 40 43 265
26 58 On request
45 50 54 332
33 72 On request

2 11 2.6 On request
3 16 3.9 On request
4 22 5.2 On request
5 27 6.6 HC BL
BLR_VCHDY_050A44_3
7.5 41 10 HC BL
BLR_VCHDY_075A44_3
10 55 13 MC BL
BLR_VCHDY_100A44_3
12
12.5 69 16 RC BL
BLR_VCHDY_125A44_3
15 82 20 RC BL
BLR_VCHDY_150A44_3
20 11
110 26 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_200A44_3
25 13
137 33 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_250A44_3
30 16
164 39 VC BL
BLR_VCHDY_300A44_3
40 21
219 52 On request
50 27
274 66 On request

2 4 1.7 On request
3 7 2.5 On request
4 9 3.3 On request
5 11 4.2 MC BL
BLR_VCHDY_050A69_3
7.5 17 6.3 MC BL
BLR_VCHDY_075A69_3
10 22 8.4 RC BL
BLR_VCHDY_100A69_3
12
12.5 28 10 RC BL
BLR_VCHDY_125A69_3
15 33 13 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_150A69_3
20 45 17 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_200A69_3
25 56 21 VC BL
BLR_VCHDY_250A69_3
30 67 25 VC BL
BLR_VCHDY_300A69_3
40 89 33 On request
50 11
111 42 On request
A
Available 10/2010
Available 01/2011
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Rated kv
kvar μF IN (A) Ca
Case Pa
Part number
voltage (x 3) code
co
UN (V)
240 2.5 38 6.0 DC BL
BLR_VCHDY_025B24_3
60 Hz 5 77 12 HC BL
BLR_VCHDY_050B24_3
7.5 11
115 18 RC BL
BLR_VCHDY_075B24_3
10 15
154 24 RC BL
BLR_VCHDY_100B24_3
380/400 380
38 V 400
40 V 400
40 V
1.8 2 11 2.9 On request
2.7 3 17 4.3 On request
3.6 4 22 5.8 On request
4.5 5 28 7.2 DC BL
BLR_VCHDY_050B40_3
6.8 7.
7.5 41 11 HC BL
BLR_VCHDY_075B40_3
9.0 10 55 14 LC BL
BLR_VCHDY_100B40_3
11
11.3 12
12.5 69 18 MC BL
BLR_VCHDY_125B40_3
13
13.5 15 83 22 RC BL
BLR_VCHDY_150B40_3
18
18.1 20 11
111 29 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_200B40_3
22
22.6 25 13
138 36 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_250B40_3
27 30 16
166 43 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_300B40_3
36 40 22
221 58 On request
45 50 27
276 72 On request
440/480 440
44 V 480
48 V 480
48 V
2.5 3 12 3.6 On request
3.4 4 15 4.8 On request
4.2 5 19 6.0 DC BL
BLR_VCHDY_050B48_3
6.3 7.
7.5 29 9.0 HC BL
BLR_VCHDY_075B48_3
8.4 10 38 12 LC BL
BLR_VCHDY_100B48_3
10
10.5 12
12.5 48 15 MC BL
BLR_VCHDY_125B48_3
12
12.6 15 58 18 RC BL
BLR_VCHDY_150B48_3
16
16.8 20 77 24 RC BL
BLR_VCHDY_200B48_3
21 25 96 30 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_250B48_3
25 30 11
115 36 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_300B48_3
34 40 15
154 48 On request
42 50 19
192 60 On request

2 5 1.9 On request
3 7 2.9 On request
4 10 3.8 On request
5 12 4.8 HC BL
BLR_VCHDY_050B60_3
7.5 18 7.2 NC BL
BLR_VCHDY_075B60_3
10 25 9.6 RC BL
BLR_VCHDY_100B60_3
12
12.5 31 12 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_125B60_3
15 37 14 TC BL
BLR_VCHDY_150B60_3
20 49 19 VC BL
BLR_VCHDY_200B60_3
25 61 24 VC BL
BLR_VCHDY_250B60_3
30 74 29 On request
40 98 38 On request
50 12
123 48 On request
Available 10/2010
Available 01/2011
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Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusCan Energy
A safe, reliable and high-performance Operating conditions

solution for Power Factor Correction
• For networks with significant non-linear loads: (NLL < 25 %).
for severe operating conditions.
• Severe voltage disturbances.
• Highest operating temperature (up to 70°C).
• High switching frequency up to 10,000 /year.
• Maximum current withstand 2.5 x IN.
PE90131
Technology
This is the only technology which is capable of giving
the longest life, highest overload limits and the highest operating ambient
temperature due to use of the combination of polypropylene film
and metallized paper.
The presence of the paper ensures high-quality impregnation which

is critical for increasing dielectric strength.
Further, this quality of oil-impregnated dielectric system has far superior

capabilities in terms of partial discharge behaviour and heat conduction.
Benefits
• Safety:
VarplusCan Energy - Self-healing;
- Pressure-sensitive disconnector;
• Extra long life expectancy (up to 160,000 hours).
• Very high overload capabilities and good thermal and mechanical
properties.
• Overcurrent withstand capabilities up to 2.5 x IN.
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Working conditions
Ambient temperature - 25 / 70°C
Humidity 95 %
Fastening
Earthing
Safety features
Construction
Dielectric Double metallized paper +
Polypropylene film
Impregnation Non-PCB, oil
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Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusCan Energy
Rated kvar
kv μF IN (A) Ca
Case Pa
Part number
voltage (x 3) code
co
UN (V)
380/ 380 V
38 400
40 V 415
41 V 400
40 V
50 Hz 400/ 4.5 5 5.4 33 7.2 NC BL
BLR_VCENY_050A40_3
415 6.8 7.5 8.1 50 11 SC BL
BLR_VCENY_075A40_3
9.0 10 10
10.8 66 14 SC BL
BLR_VCENY_100A40_3
11
11.3 12
12.5 13
13.5 83 18 UC BL
BLR_VCENY_125A40_3
13
13.5 15 16.1
16 99 22 UC BL
BLR_VCENY_150A40_3
440 5 28 6.6 NC BL
BLR_VCENY_050A44_3
7.5 41 10 NC BL
BLR_VCENY_075A44_3
10 55 13 SC BL
BLR_VCENY_100A44_3
12
12.5 69 16 SC BL
BLR_VCENY_125A44_3
15 83 20 VC BL
BLR_VCENY_150A44_3
690 5 11 4.2 NC BL
BLR_VCENY_050A69_3
7.5 17 6.3 NC BL
BLR_VCENY_075A69_3
10 22 8.4 SC BL
BLR_VCENY_100A69_3
12
12.5 28 10 SC BL
BLR_VCENY_125A69_3
15 33 13 UC BL
BLR_VCENY_150A69_3
Available 02/2011
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Rated kv
kvar μF IN (A) Case Part number
voltage (x 3) code
UN (V)
380/400 38
380 V 400
40 V 400 V
60 Hz 4.5 5 28 7.2 NC BLR_VCENY_050B40_3
6.8 7.
7.5 41 11 NC BLR_VCENY_075B40_3
9.0 10 55 14 SC BLR_VCENY_100B40_3
11
11.3 12
12.5 69 18 SC BLR_VCENY_125B40_3
13
13.5 15 83 22 UC BLR_VCENY_150B40_3
440/480 440
44 V 480
48 V 480 V
4.2 5 19 6 NC BLR_VCENY_050B48_3
6.3 7.
7.5 29 9 NC BLR_VCENY_075B48_3
8.4 10 38 12 NC BLR_VCENY_100B48_3
10
10.5 12
12.5 48 15 SC BLR_VCENY_125B48_3
12
12.6 15 58 18 UC BLR_VCENY_150B48_3
600 5 12 4.8 NC BLR_VCENY_050B60_3

7.5 18 7.2 NC BLR_VCENY_075B60_3
10 25 9.6 SC BLR_VCENY_100B60_3
12
12.5 31 12 SC BLR_VCENY_125B60_3
15 37 14 SC BLR_VCENY_150B60_3
Available 02/2011
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Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusCan Harmonic HDuty
This harmonic rated range of capacitors is Operating conditions

dedicated to applications where a high number
• For networks with a large number of non-linear loads (NLL < 50%).
of non-linear loads are present (NLL up to
• Heavy-duty, harmonic rated capacitors. For use with detuned
30%). These capacitors are designed for use
reactors.
with detuned reactors, based on the Heavy
• Significant voltage disturbances.
Duty technology.
• Significant switching frequency up to 7,000/year.
Rated voltage
In a detuned filter application, the voltage across the capacitors is higher
than the network service voltage (US). Then, capacitors must be designed
to withstand higher voltages.
Depending on the selected tuning frequency, part of the harmonic

PE90131
currents are absorbed by the detuned capacitor bank. Then, capacitors

PE90154
must be designed to withstand higher currents, combining fundamental

and harmonic currents.
The rated voltage of VarplusCan Harmonic HDuty capacitors is given

in the table below, for different values of network service voltage and
relative impedance.
+ Rated voltage UN (V) Network service voltage (US)

50Hz
400 690
60Hz
400 480 600
Relative impedance (%) 5.7 440 800 440 525 690
7
Detuned reactor VarplusCan HDuty 14 480 480
In the following pages, the reactive power (kvar) given in the tables is
the reactive power provided by the combination of capacitors and reactors.
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Network voltage range 380 to 690 V
Power range 6.5 to 25 kvar
Working conditions
Humidity 95 %
Fastening
Earthing
Safety features
Construction
with Zn/Al alloy. Special resistivity
& profile, special edge (wave-cut)
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capacitors VarplusCan Harmonic HDuty
Network Relative
R kvar
kv μF Ca
Capacitor Ca
Case D.
D.R.
voltage impe-
im (x3
(x3) pa
part number code
co pa
part number
US (V) dance
da
380/400/ 40
400 V
50 Hz 415 5.
5.7 6.5 41 BL
BLR_VCHH1_065A40_3 HC 51
51573
12
12.5 78 BL
BLR_VCHH1_125A40_3 RC 52
52404
25 15
156 BL
BLR_VCHH1_250A40_3 VC 52
52405
50
50* 2x
2x156 2 x BLR_VCHH1_250A40_3 VC 52
52406
10
100 4x
4x156 4 x BLR_VCHH1_250A40_3 VC 52
52407
7 6.5 41 BL
51568
12
12.5 78 BL
52352
25 15
156 BL
52353
50
50* 2x
2x156 2 x BLR_VCHH1_250A40_3 VC 52
52354
10
100 4x
4x156 4 x BLR_VCHH1_250A40_3 VC 51
51569
14 6.5 37 BL
51563
12
12.5 72 BL
51564
25 14
143 BL
51565
50
50* 2x
2x143 2 x BLR_VCHH2_250A40_3 VC 51
51566
10
100 4x
4x143 4 x BLR_VCHH2_250A40_3 VC 51
51567
690 5.
5.7 6.5 13 BL
BLR_VCHH1_065A69_3 RC BL
BLR_VDR_065_05_A69
10 21 BL
BLR_VCHH1_100A69_3 TC BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_A69
12
12.5 26 BL
BLR_VCHH1_125A69_3 VC BL
BLR_VDR_125_05_A69
20 42 BL
BLR_VDR_200_05_A69
25 2x
2x26 2 x BLR_VCHH1_125A69_3 VC BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_A69
50 4x
BLR_VDR_500_05_A69
7 6.5 13 BL
BLR_VCHH1_065A69_3 RC BL
BLR_VDR_065_07_A69
10 21 BL
BLR_VCHH1_100A69_3 TC BL
BLR_VDR_100_07_A69
12
12.5 26 BL
BLR_VDR_125_07_A69
20 42 BL
BLR_VDR_200_07_A69
25 2x
BLR_VDR_250_07_A69
50 4x
BLR_VDR_500_07_A69
* 50kvar single unit is available on request
Available 01/2011
40
Network Relative
R kvar
kv μF Ca
Capacitor Ca
Case D.
D.R.
voltage impe-
im (x3
(x3) pa
part number code
co pa
part number
US (V) dance
da
380/400/ 38
380 V 40
400 V
60 Hz 5.
5.7 9.0 10 52 BLR_VCHH1_100B40_3
BL LC BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_ B40
11
11.3 12
12.5 65 BL
BLR_VCHH1_125B40_3 RC BL
BLR_VDR_125_05_ B40
18
18.1 20 10
104 BLR_VCHH1_200B40_3
BL TC BL
BLR_VDR_200_05_ B40
22
22.6 25 13
130 BLR_VCHH1_250B40_3
BL TC BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_ B40
45 50
50* 2x130
2x 2 x BLR_VCHH1_250B40_3 TC BL
BLR_VDR_500_05_ B40
90 10
100 4x130
BLR_VDR_X00_05_ B40
7 9.0 10 52 BLR_VCHH1_100B40_3
BL LC BL
BLR_VDR_100_07_ B40
11
11.3 12
12.5 65 BL
BLR_VDR_125_07_ B40
18
18.1 20 10
104 BLR_VCHH1_200B40_3
BL TC BL
BLR_VDR_200_07_ B40
22
22.6 25 13
130 BLR_VCHH1_250B40_3
BL TC BL
BLR_VDR_250_07_ B40
45 50
50* 2x130
BLR_VDR_500_07_ B40
90 10
100 4x130
BLR_VDR_X00_07_ B40
14 9.0 10 48 BLR_VCHH2_100B40_3
BL MC
M BL
BLR_VDR_100_14_ B40
11
11.3 12
12.5 60 BL
BLR_VDR_125_14_ B40
18
18.1 20 95 BL
BLR_VCHH2_200B40_3 TC BL
BLR_VDR_200_14_ B40
22
22.6 25 11
119 BLR_VCHH2_250B40_3
BL TC BL
BLR_VDR_250_14_ B40
45 50
50* 2x119
BLR_VDR_500_14_ B40
90 10
100 4x119
BLR_VDR_X00_14_ B40
440/480 44
440 V 48
480 V
5.
5.7 8.4 10 43 BLR_VCHH1_100B48_3
BL LC BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_ B48
10
10.5 12
12.5 54 BL
BLR_VDR_125_05_ B48
16
16.8 20 86 BL
BLR_VDR_200_05_ B48
21 25 10
108 BLR_VCHH1_250B48_3
BL TC BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_ B48
42 50
50* 2x108
BLR_VDR_500_05_ B48
44 10
100 4x108
BLR_VDR_X00_05_ B48
600 5.
5.7 10 23 BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_ B60
12
12.5 29 BL
BLR_VDR_125_05_ B60
20 46 BL
BLR_VDR_200_05_ B60
25 58 BL
BLR_VCHH1_250B60_3 VC BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_ B60
50 2x
2x58 2 x BLR_VCHH1_250B60_3 VC BL
BLR_VDR_500_05_ B60
10
100 4x
4x58 4 x BLR_VCHH1_250B60_3 VC BL
BLR_VDR_X00_05_ B60
* 50kvar single
l unit is available
il b on requestt
Available 12/2010
Available 07/2011
41
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusCan Harmonic Energy

of non-linear loads are present (NLL up to
30%). These capacitors are designed for use • Energy, harmonic rated capacitors. For use with detuned reactors.
with detuned reactors, based on the Energy • Significant voltage disturbances.
technology. • Severe temperature conditions up to 70°C.
• Very frequent switching operations up to 10,000/year.
Rated voltage
In a detuned filter application, the voltage across the capacitors is higher
than the network service voltage (US). Then, capacitors must be designed
to withstand higher voltages.

currents is absorbed by the detuned capacitor bank. Then, capacitors
PE90131
PE90154

The rated voltage of VarplusCan Harmonic Energy capacitors is given

relative impedance.
+ Rated voltage UN (V) Network service voltage (US)

50Hz
400 690
60Hz
400 480 600
7
Detuned reactor VarplusCan HDuty 14 480 480
42
Working conditions
Humidity 95 %
Fastening
Earthing
Safety features
Construction
Polypropylene film
43
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusCan Harmonic Energy
Network Relative
R kvar
kv μF Ca
Capacitor Ca
Case D.
D.R.
voltage impe-
im (x3
(x3) pa
part number code
co pa
part number
US (V) dance
da
380/400/ 40
400 V
50 Hz 415 5.
5.7 6.5 41 BL
BLR_VCHE1_065A40_3 NC 51
51573
12
12.5 78 BL
BLR_VCHE1_125A40_3 UC 52
52404
25 2x
2x78 2 x BLR_VCHE1_125A40_3 UC 52
52405
50 4x
4x78 4 x BLR_VCHE1_125A40_3 UC 52
52406
7 6.5 41 BL
51568
12
12.5 78 BL
52352
25 2x
2x78 2 x BLR_VCHE1_125A40_3 UC 52
52353
50 4x
4x78 4 x BLR_VCHE1_125A40_3 UC 52
52354
14 6.5 37 BL
51563
12
12.5 72 BL
51564
25 2x
2x72 2 x BLR_VCHE2_125A40_3 UC 51
51565
50 4x
4x72 4 x BLR_VCHE2_125A40_3 UC 52
52566
690 5.
5.7 10 21 BLR_VCHE1_100A69_3
BL SC BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_A69
12
12.5 26 BL
BLR_VCHE1_125A69_3 UC BL
BLR_VDR_125_05_A69
25 2x
2x26 2 x BLR_VCHE1_125A69_3 UC BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_A69
50 4x
BLR_VDR_500_05_A69
7 10 21 BL
BLR_VCHE1_100A69_3 SC BL
BLR_VDR_100_07_A69
12
12.5 26 BL
BLR_VCHE1_125A69_3 UC BL
BLR_VDR_125_07_A69
25 2x
BLR_VDR_250_07_A69
50 4x
BLR_VDR_500_07_A69
Available 02/2011
44
Network Relative
R kvar
kv μF C
Capacitor Ca
Case D.
D.R.
voltage impe-
im (x3
(x3) pa
part number code
co pa
part number
US (V) dance
da
380/400 (40
(400 V)
60 Hz 5.
5.7 10 52 B
BLR_VCHE1_100B40_3 SC BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_B40
12
12.5 65 B
BLR_VDR_125_05_B40
25 2x
2x65 2 x BLR_VCHE1_125B40_3 SC BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_B40
50 4x
BLR_VDR_500_05_B40
7 10 52 B
BLR_VDR_100_07_B40
12
12.5 65 B
BLR_VDR_125_07_B40
25 2x
BLR_VDR_250_07_B40
50 4x
BLR_VDR_500_07_B40
14 10 48 B
BLR_VDR_100_14_B40
12
12.5 60 B
BLR_VCHE2_125B40_3 UC BL
BLR_VDR_125_14_B40
25 2x
2x60 2 x BLR_VCHE2_125B40_3 UC BL
BLR_VDR_250_14_B40
50 4x
4x60 4 x BLR_VCHE2_125B40_3 UC BL
BLR_VDR_500_14_B40
440/480 5.
5.7 10 43 B
BLR_VDR_100_05_B48
12
12.5 54 B
BLR_VDR_125_05_B48
25 2x
BLR_VDR_250_05_B48
50 4x
BLR_VDR_500_05_B48
600 5.
5.7 10 23 B
BLR_VDR_100_05_B60
12
12.5 29 B
BLR_VDR_125_05_B60
25 2x
BLR_VDR_250_05_B60
50 4x
BLR_VDR_500_05_B60
Available 12/2010
Available 02/2011
Available 07/2011
45
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusCan mechanical characteristics
Termination cable Case Code: DC, HC & LC

FAST-ON Creepage distance 16 mm
Terminal 6.35 x 0.8
Clearance 16 mm
19 0.5 + a
Expansion (a) max. 10 mm
Mounting details (for M10/M12 mounting stud)

h 2+t
Torque T = 10 Nm
h2
Toothed washer M10/M12

d1
Hex nut M10/M12
Terminal screw M5
Terminal assembly Ht. (t) 50 mm
TH
TS
Toothed washer Size (d) TS TH
Hex nut Ø 50 M10 10 mm
Ø 63 M12 13 mm
Ø 70 M12 16 mm
VarplusCan DC, HC & LC
Case Diameter d Height h Height h+t Weight
code (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
DC 50 195 245 0.7
HC 63 195 245 0.9
LC 70 195 245 1.1
d1+5 Case Code: MC, NC, RC & SC

Finger proof
(t)
CLAMPTITE terminal Creepage distance 13 mm

In-built resistor type Clearance 13 mm
h 3 + a (expansion)
h3+t
d1
Mounting details (for M12 mounting stud)
h3
Torque T = 10 Nm
Toothed washer J12.5 DIN 6797
Hex nut BM12 DIN 439
M12
M
M1 2 Terminal screw M5
6+1
Toothed washer Terminal assembly Ht. (t) 30 mm

16
Hex nut
15
Tightening
Torque = 2.5 Nm
5
15
MC 75 203 233 1.2

NC 75 278 308 1.3
RC 90 212 242 1.6
VarplusCan MC, NC, RC & SC
SC 90 278 308 2.3
46
d1+5
Case Code: TC, UC & VC
F
Finger proof
(t)
C
CLAMPTITE terminal Creepage distance 13 mm
In-built resistor type
Clearance 13 mm
h 3 + a (expansion)

h3+t
h3
d1
Mounting details (for M12 mounting stud)
Torque T = 10 Nm
M12
M1
M 2 Toothed washer J12.5 DIN 6797
16 + 1
Toothed washer Hex nut BM12 DIN 439

Hex nut Terminal screw M5
Terminal assembly Ht. (t) 30 mm
15
Tightening
Torque = 2.5 Nm
5
15

TC 116 212 242 2.5
UC 116 278 308 3.5
VarplusCan TC, UC & VC VC 136 212 242 3.2
47
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusBox capacitor
VarplusBox capacitors deliver reliable Main features

performance in the most severe application
Robustness
conditions, in Fixed & Automatic PFC systems,
• Double metallic protection.
in networks with frequently switched loads
• Mechanically well suited for “stand-alone” installations.
and harmonic disturbances.
Safety
• Its unique safety feature electrically disconnects the capacitors safely
at the end of their useful life.
PE90135
• The disconnectors are installed on each phase, which makes

the capacitors very safe, in addition to the protective steel enclosure.
Flexibility
• These capacitors can be easily mounted inside panels or in a stand-
alone configuration.
• Suitable for flexible bank configuration.
For professionnals
• Metal box enclosure.
• High power ratings up to 100 kvar.
• Easy repair and maintenance.
• Up to 70°C temperature.
• High inrush current withstand up to 400 x IN.
• Stand-alone PFC equipment.
VarplusBox • Direct connection to a machine, in harsh environmental conditions.
48
VarplusBox
PE90134
PE90154
PE90164
PE90137
PE90135
+
Construction Steel sheet enclosure
Voltage 380 V - 690 V 380 V - 690 V
range
Power range 2.5 – 100 kvar 6.5 – 100 kvar
(three-phase)
Peak inrush Up to 200 x IN Up to 250 x IN Up to 350 x IN Up to 250 x IS Up to 400 x IS
current
expectancy
Ambient -25/D -25/70 -25/D -25/70
Terminals Bushing terminals designed for large cable termination and direct busbar mounting for banking
49
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusBox SDuty

for Power Factor Correction in standard
• For networks with insignificant non-linear loads: (NLL ≤ 10%).
• Normal switching frequency up to 5 000 /year.
PE90134
Technology
PE90135
Constructed internally with three single-/three-phase capacitor

elements.
The design is specially adapted for mechanical stability. The enclosures

of the units are designed to ensure that the capacitors operate reliably
in hot and humid tropical conditions, without the need of any additional
ventilation louvres (see technical specifications).
Special attention is paid to equalization of temperatures within

the capacitor enclosures since this gives better overall performance.
VarplusBox SDuty Benefits

• Mechanically well suited for “stand-alone” installations
• Safety:
- Self-healing;
- Pressure-sensitive disconnector on all three phases;
• These capacitors can be easily mounted inside panels or in a stand-
alone configuration.
• Availability on power ratings up to 100 kvar.
• Suitable for flexible banking.
50
Working conditions
Humidity 95 %
Fastening
Mounting cleats
Earthing
Terminals Bushing terminals designed for
large cable termination and direct busbar
mounting for banking
Safety features
disconnector for each phase +
Discharge device
Construction
Casing Sheet steel enclosure
with Zn/Al alloy.
Impregnation Biodegradable, Non-PCB,
PUR (soft) resin
51
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusBox SDuty
Networkk kvar
kv μF IN (A) Ca
Case Pa
Part number
voltage (x 3) code
co
UN (V)
380/ 38 V
380 400
40 V 415
41 V 400
40 V
50 Hz 400/ 0.9 1 1.
415 1.8 2 2.2 13 2.9 On request
2.7 3 3.2 20 4.3 On request
3.6 4 4.3 27 5.8 On request
4.5 5 5.4 33 7.2 On request
6.8 7.5 8.
8.1 50 11 EB BL
BLR_VBSDY_075A40_3
9.0 10 10.8
10 66 14 EB BL
BLR_VBSDY_100A40_3
11
11.3 12
12.5 13
13.5 83 18 EB BL
BLR_VBSDY_125A40_3
13
13.5 15 16.1
16 99 22 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_150A40_3
18
18.1 20 21
21.5 133
13 29 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_200A40_3
22
22.6 25 27 166
16 36 FB BL
BLR_VBSDY_250A40_3
45 50 54 332
33 72 HB BL
BLR_VBSDY_500A40_3
68 75 81 497
49 108
10 RB BL
BLR_VBSDY_750A40_3
90 10
100 108
10 663
66 144
14 SB BL
BLR_VBSDY_X00A40_3

2 11 2.6 On request
3 16 3.9 On request
4 22 5.2 On request
5 27 6.6 On request
7.5 41 10 EB BL
BLR_VBSDY_075A44_3
10 55 13 EB BL
BLR_VBSDY_100A44_3
12
12.5 69 16 EB BL
BLR_VBSDY_125A44_3
15 82 20 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_150A44_3
20 11
110 26 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_200A44_3
25 13
137 33 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_250A44_3
50 27
274 66 HB BL
BLR_VBSDY_500A44_3
75 41
411 98 RB BL
BLR_VBSDY_750A44_3
10
100 54
548 131
13 SB BL
BLR_VBSDY_X00A44_3

2 4 1.7 On request
3 7 2.5 On request
4 9 3.3 On request
5 11 4.2 On request
7.5 17 6.3 FB BL
BLR_VBSDY_075A69_3
10 22 8.4 FB BL
BLR_VBSDY_100A69_3
12
12.5 28 10 FB BL
BLR_VBSDY_125A69_3
15 33 13 FB BL
BLR_VBSDY_150A69_3
20 45 17 FB BL
BLR_VBSDY_200A69_3
25 56 21 FB BL
BLR_VBSDY_250A69_3
50 11
111 42 HB BL
BLR_VBSDY_500A69_3
75 16
167 63 RB BL
BLR_VBSDY_750A69_3
10
100 22
223 84 SB BL
BLR_VBSDY_X00A69_3
Available 11/2010
52
Rated kv
kvar μF IN (A) Ca
Case Pa
Part number
voltage (x 3) code
co
UN (V)
380/400 (38
(380 V) (400
(4 V) (40
(400 V))
60 Hz 0.9 1 6 1.4 On request
1.8 2 11 2.9 On request
2.7 3 17 4.3 On request
3.6 4 22 5.8 On request
4.5 5 28 7.2 On request
6.8 7.
7.5 41 11 EB BL
BLR_VBSDY_075B40_3
9.0 10 55 14 EB BL
BLR_VBSDY_100B40_3
11
11.3 12
12.5 69 18 EB BL
BLR_VBSDY_125B40_3
13
13.5 15 83 22 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_150B40_3
18
18.1 20 11
111 29 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_200B40_3
22
22.6 25 13
138 36 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_250B40_3
45 50 27
276 72 HB BL
BLR_VBSDY_500B40_3
68 75 41
414 108
10 RB BL
BLR_VBSDY_750B40_3
90 10
100 553
55 144
14 SB BL
BLR_VBSDY_X00B40_3
440/480 440
44 V 480
48 V 480
48 V
2.5 3 12 3.6 On request
3.4 4 15 4.8 On request
4.2 5 19 6 On request
6.3 7.
7.5 29 9 EB BL
BLR_VBSDY_075B48_3
8.4 10 38 12 EB BL
BLR_VBSDY_100B48_3
10
10.5 12
12.5 48 15 EB BL
BLR_VBSDY_125B48_3
12
12.6 15 58 18 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_150B48_3
16
16.8 20 77 24 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_200B48_3
21
21.0 25 96 30 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_250B48_3
42 50 19
192 60 HB BL
BLR_VBSDY_500B48_3
63 75 28
288 90 RB BL
BLR_VBSDY_750B48_3
84 10
100 384
38 120
12 SB BL
BLR_VBSDY_X00B48_3

2 5 1.9 On request
3 7 2.9 On request
4 10 3.8 On request
5 12 4.8 On request
7.5 18 7.2 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_075B60_3
10 25 9.6 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_100B60_3
12
12.5 31 12
12.0 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_125B60_3
15 37 14
14.4 DB BL
BLR_VBSDY_150B60_3
20 49 19
19.2 GB BL
BLR_VBSDY_200B60_3
25 61 24 GB BL
BLR_VBSDY_250B60_3
50 12
123 48 JB BL
BLR_VBSDY_500B60_3
75 18
184 72 KB BL
BLR_VBSDY_750B60_3
10
100 24
246 96 LB BL
BLR_VBSDY_X00B60_3
Available 11/2010
53
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusBox HDuty

for power factor correction in heavy-duty
• For networks with significant non-linear loads: (NLL ≤ 20%).
• Significant number of switching operations up to 7,000/year.
• Long life expectancy up to 130,000 hours.
PE90137
Technology

Special attention is paid to equalization of temperatures within

the capacitor enclosures since this gives better overall performance.
Special design for total modularity and easy assembly with VarplusBox
HDuty "Compact".
VarplusBox HDuty "Compact"
Benefits
PE90135
• High performance
- Heavy edge metallization/wave-cut edge to ensure high inrush current
capabilities.
- Special resistivity and profile metallization for better self-healing
& enhanced life.
• Safety
- Its unique safety feature electrically disconnects the capacitors safely
at the end of their useful life.
- The disconnectors are installed on each phase, which makes
the capacitors very safe, in addition to its protective steel enclosure.
• Flexibility
- Special "compact" case with small footprint to be easily mounted and
assembled.
- Availability on power ratings up to 100 kvar with parallel connection.
VarplusBox
Accessory for VarplusBox HDuty Compact

One set of 3-phase copper bars and assembly of 2 and 3 capacitors:
ref. 51459.
54
Power range 2.5 to 100 kvar (from 2.5 to 20 kvar:
unique footprint for easy assembly)
Working conditions
Humidity 95 %
Fastening
Mounting cleats
Earthing
Safety features
Discharge device
Construction
with Zn/Al alloy, special resistivity
& profile. Special edge (wave-cut)
55
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusBox HDuty
Rated kvar
kv μF IN (A) Ca
Case Part
Pa number
voltage (x 3)
UN (V)
380/ 38 V
380 400
40 V 415
41 V 400
40 V
50 Hz 400/ 2.3 2.5 2.7 17 3.6 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_025A40_3
415 4.5 5 5.4 33 7.2 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_050A40_3
5.6 6.2 6.7 41 9 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_062A40_3
6.8 7.5 8.1 50 11 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_075A40_3
9.0 10 10.8
10 66 14 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_100A40_3
11
11.3 12
12.5 13
13.5 83 18 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_125A40_3
13
13.5 15 16.1
16 99 22 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_150A40_3
18
18.1 20 21.5
21 133
13 29 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_200A40_3
22.6
22 25 27 166
16 36 GB BL
BLR_VBHDY_250A40_3
27
27.1 30 32 199
19 43 IB BL
BLR_VBHDY_300A40_3
36
36.1 40 43 26
265 58 IB BL
BLR_VBHDY_400A40_3
45 50 54 332
33 72 IB BL
BLR_VBHDY_500A40_3
68 75 81 498
49 108
10 KB BL
BLR_VBHDY_750A40_3
90 10
100 108
10 663
66 144
14 LB BL
BLR_VBHDY_X00A40_3
440 5 27 6.6 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_050A44_3
7.5 41 10 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_075A44_3
10 55 13 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_100A44_3
12
12.5 69 16 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_125A44_3
15 82 20 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_150A44_3
20 11
110 26 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_200A44_3
25 13
137 33 GB BL
BLR_VBHDY_250A44_3
30 16
164 39 IB BL
BLR_VBHDY_300A44_3
40 21
219 52 IB BL
BLR_VBHDY_400A44_3
50 27
274 66 IB BL
BLR_VBHDY_500A44_3
75 41
411 98 KB BL
BLR_VBHDY_750A44_3
100
10 548
54 131
13 LB BL
BLR_VBHDY_X00A44_3
690 5 11 4.2 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_050A69_3
7.5 17 6.3 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_075A69_3
10 22 8.4 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_100A69_3
12
12.5 28 10 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_125A69_3
15 33 13 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_150A69_3
20 45 16
16.7 GB BL
BLR_VBHDY_200A69_3
25 56 20
20.9 GB BL
BLR_VBHDY_250A69_3
30 67 25
25.1 GB BL
BLR_VBHDY_300A69_3
40 89 33
33.5 JB BL
BLR_VBHDY_400A69_3
50 11
111 41
41.8 JB BL
BLR_VBHDY_500A69_3
75 16
167 62
62.8 KB BL
BLR_VBHDY_750A69_3
10
100 22
223 83.7
83 LB BL
BLR_VBHDY_X00A69_3
VarplusBox HDuty "compact"

Available 11/2010
56
Rated kv
kvar μF IN (A) Ca
Case Pa
Part number
voltage (x 3) code
co
UN (V)
380/400 38
380 V 400
40 V 400
40 V
60 Hz 2.3 2.
2.5 14 3.6 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_025B40_3
4.5 5 28 7.2 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_050B40_3
5.6 6.2 35 9 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_062B40_3
6.8 7.
7.5 41 11 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_075B40_3
9.0 10 55 14 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_100B40_3
11
11.3 12
12.5 69 18 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_125B40_3
13
13.5 15 83 22 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_150B40_3
18
18.1 20 11
111 29 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_200B40_3
22.6
22 25 138
13 36.1
36 GB BL
BLR_VBHDY_250B40_3
27 30 16
166 43.3
43 IB BL
BLR_VBHDY_300B40_3
36 40 22
221 57
57.7 IB BL
BLR_VBHDY_400B40_3
45 50 27
276 72.2
72 IB BL
BLR_VBHDY_500B40_3
68 75 41
414 108.3
10 KB BL
BLR_VBHDY_750B40_3
90 10
100 553
55 144.3
14 LB BL
BLR_VBHDY_X00B40_3
440/480 440
44 V 480
48 V 480
48 V
4.2 5 19 6 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_050B48_3
6.3 7.
7.5 29 9.0 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_075B48_3
8.4 10 38 12 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_100B48_3
10
10.5 12
12.5 48 15 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_125B48_3
12
12.6 15 58 18 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_150B48_3
16
16.8 20 77 24 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_200B48_3
21
21.0 25 96 30
30.1 GB BL
BLR_VBHDY_250B48_3
25 30 11
115 36.1
36 IB BL
BLR_VBHDY_300B48_3
34 40 15
154 48.1
48 IB BL
BLR_VBHDY_400B48_3
42 50 19
192 60.1
60 IB BL
BLR_VBHDY_500B48_3
63 75 288
28 90.2
90 KB BL
BLR_VBHDY_750B48_3
84 10
100 38
384 12
120.3 LB BL
BLR_VBHDY_X00B48_3
600 5 12 4.8 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_050B60_3
7.5 18 7.2 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_075B60_3
10 25 9.6 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_100B60_3
12
12.5 31 12 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_125B60_3
15 37 14 AB BL
BLR_VBHDY_150B60_3
20 49 19
19.2 GB BL
BLR_VBHDY_200B60_3
25 61 24
24.1 GB BL
BLR_VBHDY_250B60_3
30 74 28
28.9 GB BL
BLR_VBHDY_300B60_3
40 98 38
38.5 JB BL
BLR_VBHDY_400B60_3
50 12
123 48
48.1 JB BL
BLR_VBHDY_500B60_3
75 18
184 72
72.2 KB BL
BLR_VBHDY_750B60_3
10
100 24
246 96
96.2 LB BL
BLR_VBHDY_X00B60_3
Available 11/2010
57
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusBox Energy

for power factor correction in severe operating
• For networks with significant non-linear loads: (NLL < 25%).
conditions.
• Severe voltage disturbances.
• High switching frequency, up to 10,000/year
PE90134
Technology
PE90135

Energy capacitors are the only technology which is capable of giving

the longest life, highest overload limits and the highest operating
ambient temperature due to use of the combination of polypropylene
film and metallized paper.
VarplusBox Energy
Benefits
• High performance
- High life expectancy up to 160,000 hours;
- Very high overload capabilities and good thermal and mechanical
properties;
- Highest operating temperature (up to 70°C).
• Safety
- Its unique safety feature electrically disconnects the capacitors safely
at the end of their useful life;
- The disconnectors are installed on each phase, which makes
the capacitors very safe, in addition to its protective steel enclosure.
58
Working conditions
Humidity 95 %
Fastening
Mounting cleats
Earthing
Safety features
Discharge device
Construction
polypropylene film
59
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusBox Energy
Rated kvar
kv μF IN (A) Ca
Case Pa
Part number
voltage (x 3) code
co
UN (V)
380/ 38 V
380 400
40 V 415
41 V 400
40 V
50 Hz 400/ 6.8 7.5 8.
8.1 50 11 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_075A40_3
415 9.0 10 10.8
10 66 14 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_100A40_3
11
11.3 12
12.5 13
13.5 83 18 FB BL
BLR_VBENY_125A40_3
13
13.5 15 16.1
16 99 22 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_150A40_3
18
18.1 20 21.5
21 133
13 29 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_200A40_3
22
22.6 25 26.9
26 166
16 36 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_250A40_3
27 30 32 199
19 43 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_300A40_3
36 40 43 265
26 58 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_400A40_3
45 50 54 332
33 72 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_500A40_3
68 75 81 497
49 108
10 KB BL
BLR_VBENY_750A40_3
90 10
100 10
108 66
663 14
144 LB BL
BLR_VBENY_X00A40_3
440 5 27 6.6 EB BL
BLR_VBENY_050A44_3
7.5 41 9.8 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_075A44_3
10 55 13
13.1 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_100A44_3
12
12.5 69 16
16.4 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_125A44_3
15 82 19
19.7 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_150A44_3
20 11
110 26 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_200A44_3
25 13
137 33 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_250A44_3
30 16
164 39 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_300A44_3
40 21
219 52 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_400A44_3
50 27
274 66 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_500A44_3
75 41
411 98 KB BL
BLR_VBENY_750A44_3
10
100 54
548 131
13 LB BL
BLR_VBENY_X00A44_3
690 5 11 4.2 FB BL
BLR_VBENY_050A69_3
7.5 17 6.3 FB BL
BLR_VBENY_075A69_3
10 22 8.4 FB BL
BLR_VBENY_100A69_3
12
12.5 28 10
10.5 FB BL
BLR_VBENY_125A69_3
15 33 12
12.6 FB BL
BLR_VBENY_150A69_3
20 45 16.7
16 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_200A69_3
25 56 21 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_250A69_3
30 67 25 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_300A69_3
40 89 33 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_400A69_3
50 11
111 42 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_500A69_3
75 16
167 63 KB BL
BLR_VBENY_750A69_3
10
100 22
223 84 LB BLR_VBENY_X00A69_3
Available 02/2011
60
Rated kv
kvar μF IN (A) Ca
Case Pa
Part number
voltage (x 3) code
co
UN (V)
380/400 38
380 V 400
40 V 400
40 V
60 Hz 4.5 5 28 7.2 EB BL
BLR_VBENY_050B40_3
6.8 7.5 41 10
10.8 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_075B40_3
9.0 10 55 14
14.4 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_100B40_3
11
11.3 12
12.5 69 18.0
18 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_125B40_3
13
13.5 15 83 22 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_150B40_3
18
18.1 20 11
111 29 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_200B40_3
22
22.6 25 13
138 36 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_250B40_3
27
27.1 30 16
166 43 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_300B40_3
36.1
36 40 221
22 58 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_400B40_3
45 50 27
276 72 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_500B40_3
68 75 41
414 10
108 KB BL
BLR_VBENY_750B40_3
90 10
100 553
55 144
14 LB BL
BLR_VBENY_X00B40_3
440/480 440
44 V 480
48 V 480
48 V
4.2 5 19 6.0 EB BL
BLR_VBENY_050B48_3
6.3 7.5 29 9.0 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_075B48_3
8.4 10 38 12 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_100B48_3
10
10.5 12
12.5 48 15 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_125B48_3
12
12.6 15 58 18 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_150B48_3
16
16.8 20 77 24 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_200B48_3
21
21.0 25 96 30 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_250B48_3
25 30 11
115 36 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_300B48_3
34 40 15
154 48 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_400B48_3
42 50 19
192 60 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_500B48_3
63 75 28
288 90 KB BL
BLR_VBENY_750B48_3
84 10
100 384
38 120
12 LB BL
BLR_VBENY_X00B48_3
600 5 12 4.8 EB BL
BLR_VBENY_050B60_3
7.5 18 7.2 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_075B60_3
10 25 9.6 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_100B60_3
12.5
12 31 12.0
12 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_125B60_3
15 37 14
14.4 DB BL
BLR_VBENY_150B60_3
20 49 19
19.2 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_200B60_3
25 61 24 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_250B60_3
30 74 29 GB BL
BLR_VBENY_300B60_3
40 98 38 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_400B60_3
50 12
123 48 IB BL
BLR_VBENY_500B60_3
75 18
184 72 KB BL
BLR_VBENY_750B60_3
10
100 24
246 96 LB BL
BLR_VBENY_X00B60_3
Available 02/2011
A
61
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusBox Harmonic HDuty

of non-linear loads are present (NLL up to 30%).
These capacitors are designed for use with • Heavy-duty, harmonic rated capacitors. For use with detuned
detuned reactors, based on the Heavy Duty reactors.
technology. • Significant voltage disturbances.
• Very frequent switching operations, up to 7,000/year.
Rated voltage
PE90134
In a detuned filter application, the voltage across the capacitors is

higher than the network service voltage (US). Then, capacitors must be
PE90154
designed to withstand higher voltages.

+ The rated voltage of VarplusBox Harmonic HDuty capacitors is given

relative impedance.
Detuned reactor VarplusBox HDuty
Rated voltage UN (V) Network service voltage (US)
50Hz 60Hz
400 690 400 480 600
7
14 480 480
62
Power range 2.5 to 100 kvar (from 2.5 to 20 kvar:
unique footprint for easy assembly)
Working conditions
Humidity 95 %
Fastening
Mounting cleats
Earthing
Safety features
Discharge device
Construction
with Zn/Al alloy, special resistivity
& profile. Special edge (wave-cut)
Impregnation Non-PCB, PUR resin (Dry)
63
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusBox Harmonic HDuty
Network Relative
R kvar
kv μF Ca
Capacitor Ca
Case D.
D.R.
voltage impe-
im (x
(x3) pa
part number code
co pa
part number
US (V) dance
da
380/400/ 40
400 V
50 Hz 415 5.
5.7 6.5 41 BL
BLR_VBHH1_065A40_3 AB 51
51573
12
12.5 78 BL
52404
25 15
156 BL
BLR_VBHH1_250A40_3 GB
G 52
52405
50 31
312 BL
BLR_VBHH1_500A40_3 IB 52
52406
10
100 62
624 BL
BLR_VBHH1_X00A40_3 LB 52
52407
7 6.5 41 BL
51568
12
12.5 78 BL
52352
25 15
156 BL
G 52
52353
50 31
312 BL
52354
10
100 62
624 BL
51569
14 6.5 37 BL
51563
12
12.5 72 BL
51564
25 14
143 BL
G 51
51565
50 28
286 BL
51566
10
100 57
572 BL
51567
690 5.
5.7 10 21 BL
BLR_VBHH1_100A69_3 AB BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_A69
12
12.5 26 BL
BLR_VDR_125_05_A69
20 42 BL
G BL
BLR_VDR_200_05_A69
25 52 BL
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_A69
50 10
104 BL
BLR_VBHH1_500A69_3 JB BL
BLR_VDR_500_05_A69
10
100 20
208 BL
BLR_VBHH1_X00A69_3 LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_05_A69
7 10 21 BL
BLR_VDR_100_07_A69
12
12.5 26 BL
BLR_VDR_125_07_A69
20 42 BL
G BL
BLR_VDR_200_07_A69
25 52 BL
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_07_A69
50 10
104 BL
BLR_VBHH1_500A69_3 JB BL
BLR_VDR_500_07_A69
10
100 20
208 BL
BLR_VBHH1_X00A69_3 LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_07_A69

Available 11/2010
Available 07/2011
64
Network Relative
R kvar
kv μF Ca
Capacitor Ca
Case D.
D.R.
voltage impe-
im (x3
(x3) pa
part number code
co pa
part number
US (V) dance
da
380/400 38
380 V 40
400 V
60 Hz 5.
5.7 9.0 10 52 BLR_VBHH1_100B40_3
BL AB BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_B40
11
11.3 12
12.5 65 BL
BLR_VBHH1_125B40_3 AB BL
BLR_VDR_125_05_B40
18
18.1 20 10
104 BLR_VBHH1_200B40_3
BL AB BL
BLR_VDR_200_05_B40
22
22.6 25 13
130 BLR_VBHH1_250B40_3
BL GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_B40
45 50 26
260 BLR_VBHH1_500B40_3
BL IB BL
BLR_VDR_500_05_B40
90 10
100 520
52 BLR_VBHH1_X00B40_3
BL LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_05_B40
7 9.0 10 52 BLR_VBHH1_100B40_3
BL AB BL
BLR_VDR_100_07_B40
11
11.3 12
12.5 65 BL
BLR_VDR_125_07_B40
18
18.1 20 10
104 BLR_VBHH1_200B40_3
BL AB BL
BLR_VDR_200_07_B40
22
22.6 25 13
130 BLR_VBHH1_250B40_3
BL GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_07_B40
45 50 26
260 BLR_VBHH1_500B40_3
BL IB BL
BLR_VDR_500_07_B40
90 10
100 520
BL LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_07_B40
14 9.0 10 48 BLR_VBHH2_100B40_3
BL AB BL
BLR_VDR_100_14_B40
11
11.3 12
12.5 60 BL
BLR_VDR_125_14_B40
18
18.1 20 95 BL
BLR_VDR_200_14_B40
22
22.6 25 12
120 BLR_VBHH2_250B40_3
BL GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_14_B40
45 50 24
240 BLR_VBHH2_500B40_3
BL IB BL
BLR_VDR_500_14_B40
90 10
100 480
BL LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_14_B40
440/480 44
440 V 48
480 V
5.
5.7 8.4 10 43 BLR_VBHH1_100B48_3
BL AB BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_B48
10
10.5 12.5 54 BL
BLR_VDR_125_05_B48
16
16.8 20 86 BL
BLR_VDR_200_05_B48
21
21.0 25 10
108 BLR_VBHH1_250B48_3
BL GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_B48
42 50 21
216 BLR_VBHH1_500B48_3
BL IB BL
BLR_VDR_500_05_B48
84 100 432
BL LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_05_B48
600 5.
5.7 10 23 BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_B60
12
12.5 29 BL
BLR_VDR_125_05_B60
20 46 BL
BLR_VBHH1_200B60_3 GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_200_05_B60
25 58 BL
BLR_VBHH1_250B60_3 GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_B60
50 11
116 BL
BLR_VBHH1_500B60_3 JB BL
BLR_VDR_500_05_B60
10
100 23
BL LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_05_B60

Available 12/2010
Available 07/2011
65
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusBox Harmonic Energy

of non-linear loads are present (NLL up to 30%).
These capacitors are designed for use with • Energy, harmonic rated capacitors. For use with detuned
detuned reactors, based on the Energy reactors.
technology. • Significant voltage disturbances.
• Severe temperature conditions up to 70°C.
• Very frequent switching operations up to 10,000/year.
Rated voltage
PE90134
In a detuned filter application, the voltage across the capacitors is

higher than the network service voltage (US). Then, capacitors must be
PE90154
designed to withstand higher voltages.

+ The rated voltage of VarplusBox Harmonic Energy capacitors is given

relative impedance.
Detuned reactor VarplusBox Energy
Rated voltage UN (V) Network service voltage (US)
50Hz 60Hz
400 690 400 480 600
7
14 480 480
66
Working conditions
Humidity 95 %
Fastening
Mounting cleats
Earthing
Safety features
Discharge device
Construction
polypropylene film
67
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusBox Harmonic Energy
Network Relative
R kvar
kv μF Ca
Capacitor Ca
Case D.
D.R.
voltage impe-
im (x3
(x3) pa
part number code
co pa
part number
US (V) da
dance
380/400/ 40
400 V
50 Hz 415 5.
5.7 6.5 41 BL
BLR_VBHE1_065A40_3 DB 51
51573
12
12.5 78 BL
BLR_VBHE1_125A40_3 FB 52
52404
25 15
156 BL
BLR_VBHE1_250A40_3 GB
G 52
52405
50 31
312 BL
BLR_VBHE1_500A40_3 JB 52
52406
10
100 62
624 BL
BLR_VBHE1_X00A40_3 LB 52
52407
7 6.5 41 BL
51568
12
12.5 78 BL
52352
25 15
156 BL
G 52
52353
50 31
312 BL
52354
10
100 62
624 BL
51569
14 6.5 37 BL
51563
12
12.5 72 BL
51564
25 14
144 BL
G 51
51565
50 28
288 BL
51566
10
100 57
576 BL
51567
690 5.
5.7 10 21 BL
BLR_VBHE1_100A69_3 FB BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_A69
12
12.5 26 BL
BLR_VDR_125_05_A69
20 42 BL
G BL
BLR_VDR_200_05_A69
25 52 BL
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_A69
50 10
104 BL
BLR_VBHE1_500A69_3 IB BL
BLR_VDR_500_05_A69
10
100 20
208 BL
BLR_VBHE1_X00A69_3 LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_05_A69
7 10 21 BL
BLR_VDR_100_07_A69
12
12.5 26 BL
BLR_VDR_125_07_A69
20 42 BL
G BL
BLR_VDR_200_07_A69
25 52 BL
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_07_A69
50 10
104 BL
BLR_VBHE1_500A69_3 IB BL
BLR_VDR_500_07_A69
10
100 20
208 BL
BLR_VBHE1_X00A69_3 LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_07_A69
Available 02/2011
68
Network Relative
R kvar
kv μF Ca
Capacitor Ca
Case D.
D.R.
voltage impe-
im (x3
(x3) pa
part number code
co pa
part number
US (V) da
dance
380/400 38
380 V 40
400 V
60 Hz 5.
5.7 9.0 10 52 BLR_VBHE1_100B40_3
BL DB BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_B40
11
11.3 12
12.5 65 BL
BLR_VBHE1_125B40_3 DB BL
BLR_VDR_125_05_B40
18
18.1 20 10
104 BLR_VBHE1_200B40_3
BL GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_200_05_B40
22
22.6 25 13
130 BLR_VBHE1_250B40_3
BL GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_B40
45 50 26
260 BLR_VBHE1_500B40_3
BL IB BL
BLR_VDR_500_05_B40
90 10
100 520
52 BLR_VBHE1_X00B40_3
BL LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_05_B40
7 9.0 10 52 BLR_VBHE1_100B40_3
BL DB BL
BLR_VDR_100_07_B40
11
11.3 12
12.5 65 BL
BLR_VDR_125_07_B40
18
18.1 20 10
104 BLR_VBHE1_200B40_3
BL GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_200_07_B40
22
22.6 25 13
130 BLR_VBHE1_250B40_3
BL GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_07_B40
45 50 26
260 BLR_VBHE1_500B40_3
BL IB BL
BLR_VDR_500_07_B40
90 10
100 520
BL LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_07_B40
14 9.0 10 48 BLR_VBHE2_100B40_3
BL DB BL
BLR_VDR_100_14_B40
11
11.3 12
12.5 60 BL
BLR_VBHE2_125B40_3 FB BL
BLR_VDR_125_14_B40
18
18.1 20 96 BLR_VBHE2_200B40_3
BL GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_200_14_B40
22
22.6 25 12
120 BLR_VBHE2_250B40_3
BL GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_14_B40
45 50 24
240 BLR_VBHE2_500B40_3
BL JB BL
BLR_VDR_500_14_B40
90 10
100 480
BL LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_14_B40
440/480 440
44 V 480
48 V
5.
5.7 8.4 10 43 BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_B48
10
10.5 12.5 54 BL
BLR_VDR_125_05_B48
16
16.8 20 86 BLR_VBHE1_200B48_3
BL GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_200_05_B48
21
21.0 25 10
108 BLR_VBHE1_250B48_3
BL GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_B48
42 50 21
216 BLR_VBHE1_500B48_3
BL IB BL
BLR_VDR_500_05_B48
84 100 432
BL LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_05_B48
600 5.
5.7 10 23 BL
BLR_VDR_100_05_B60
12
12.5 29 BL
BLR_VDR_125_05_B60
20 46 BL
BLR_VBHE1_200B60_3 GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_200_05_B60
25 58 BL
BLR_VBHE1_250B60_3 GB
G BL
BLR_VDR_250_05_B60
50 11
116 BL
BLR_VBHE1_500B60_3 IB BL
BLR_VDR_500_05_B60
10
100 23
BL LB BL
BLR_VDR_X00_05_B60
Available 12/2010
Available 02/2011
Available 07/2011
69
Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusBox mechanical characteristics
Case Code: AB
D
DE90158
Creepage distance 30 mm
Terminal
Clearance
cover
Phase to phase 25 mm (min.)
Phase to earth 19 mm (min.)
Mounting details: mounting screw M6, 2 Nos.
Case W1 W2 W3 H D Weight
code (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg) H
Enclosure
AB 114 97 76.5 229.5 225.5 3
W3
W2
W1
192
Case Code: DB, EB, FB, GB & HB

D
DE90159
Rubber
Clearance grommet
Phase to phase 25 mm (min.) for cable
Phase to earth 19 mm (min.) entry

Case W1 W2 W3 H D Weight Enclosure
DB 263 243 213 355 97 4.8
EB 263 243 213 260 97 3.6
FB 309 289 259 355 97 5.4
GB 309 289 259 355 153 7.5
HB 309 289 259 455 153 8.0
W3
W1
W2
70
Case Code: IB
D
DE90160
Creepage distance 30 mm Rubber
Clearance grommet
Phase to phase 25 mm (min.) for cable
entry

Enclosure
Case W1 W2 W3 H D Weight H
code (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg)
IB 309 289 259 497 224 10.0
W3
W1
W2
Case Code: LB & SB
Creepage distance 30 mm Al Busbar To cover

Top
Clearance M 10x35 Bolt Capaci
pacitor units
Capacitor u
W1 D
DE90161

250
LB 795 630 670 455 315 45
SB 545 390 430 455 315 32.4 H
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4

125
W2
W3
7x14 Slots
Cable entry plate Earthing
ng Bolt 4 Nos
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Low Voltage
capacitors VarplusBox mechanical characteristics
Case Code: JB
Al Busbar Top
To cover
Clearance M 10x35 Bolt Capacitor
pacitor units
Capaci u
W1 D
DE90162
250
JB 455 290 330 455 315 22.5 H
Unit 1 Unit 2
125
W2
W3
7x14 Slots
ng Bolt 4 Nos
Case Code: KB & RB
Creepage distance 30 mm Al Busbar To

Top cover
pacitor units
Capacitor u
W1 D
DE90163

250
KB 625 460 500 455 315 32
RB 435 280 320 455 315 24.3 H
125 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3
W2
W3
7x14 Slots
ng Bolt 4 Nos
72
Case Code: OB
Al Busbar To cover
Top
pacitor units
Capacitor u
W1 D
DE90164
250
OB 595 430 470 625 315 30 H
Unit 1 Unit 2
125
W2
W3
7x14 Slots
Cable entry plate g Bolt
Earthing 4 Nos
Case Code: QB
Al Busbar Top
To cover
Clearance M 10x35 Bolt Capaci units
Capacitor
Phase to earth 19 mm (min.) W1 D
0165
0165
DE90165

DE90
250
QB 1080 920 960 625 315 60 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
125
W2
W3
7x14 Slots
Cable entry plate g Bolt
Earthing 4 Nos
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Contents
Detuned reactors 76
75
Detuned
reactors Detuned reactors
The detuned reactors (DR) are designed Operating conditions

to protect the capacitors by preventing • Use: indoor
amplification of the harmonics present • Storage temperature: - 40°C, + 60°C
on the network. • Relative humidity in operation: 20-80%
• Salt spray withstand: 250 hours (for 400 V - 50 Hz range).
• Operating temperature
PE90154
- Altitude: ≤ 1000 m: Min = 0°C, Max = 55°C,

highest average over 1 year = 40°C, 24 hours = 50°C.
- Altitude: ≤ 2000 m: Min = 0°C, Max = 50°C,
highest average over 1 year = 35°C, 24 hours = 45°C.
Installation guidelines
• Forced ventilation required.
• Vertical detuned reactor winding for better heat dissipation.
As the detuned reactor is provided with thermal protection, the normally

closed dry contact must be used to disconnect the step in the event
of overheating.
Detuned reactors ref.51••• or 52•••
PE90133
Description Three-phase, dry, magnetic circuit,

impregnated
Degree of protection IP00
Insulation class H
Rated voltage 400 to 690 V - 50 Hz
400 to 600 V - 60 Hz
Other voltages on request
Inductance tolerance per phase -5, +5 %
Insulation level 1.1 kV
Dielectric test 50/60 Hz between 4 kV, 1 min
windings and windings/earth
Thermal protection Restored on terminal block 250 V AC, 2 A
Let’s define the service current (IS) as the current absorbed by

the capacitor and detuned reactor assembly, when a purely sinusoidal
Detuned reactors ref.BLR••• voltage is applied, equal to the network service voltage (US).
IS = Q (kvar) / (兹3 x US)
In order to operate safely in real conditions, a detuned reactor must be

designed to accept a maximum permanent current (IMP) taking account
of harmonic currents and voltage fluctuations.
The following table gives the typical percentage of harmonic currents
considered for the different tuning orders.
(%) Harmonic currents
Tuning order i3 i5 i7 i11
2.7 5 15 5 2
3.8 3 40 12 5
4.2 2 63 17 5
A 1.1 factor is applied in order to allow long-term operation at a supply

voltage up to (1.1 x US). The resulting maximum permanent current (IMP)
is given in the following table:
Tuning order IMP (times IS)
2.7 1.12
3.8 1.2
4.2 1.3
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Mechanical characteristics
Detuned reactor references BLR••• are available with wire-terminals as
shown in the drawing below.
Micro-switch
M
connection
co
Ø 12
W1 12x18 mm SLOT
12 D1
W D
Detuned reactor references 51•••• or 52•••• are available with pad-

terminals as shown in the drawing below.
W1 D1
W D
Complete range of pad-terminal reactors is under development

(available: 07/2011).
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Detuned
reactors Detuned reactors
Voltage Relative
Re kv
kvar Inductance
Ind IMP W W1 D D1 H We
Weight Pa
Part number
impedancee
im (m
(mH) x 3 (A) (mm)
(m ) (mm)
(m (mm)
(m (mm)
(m ) (mm)
(m ) (kg)
(kg
400 5.
5.7 6.5 4.7 12 20
200 110
11 140 87 230
23 8.6 51573
51
50 Hz 12
12.5
25
2.4
1.2
24
47
24
245
24
240
205
20
205
20
140
140
110
11
110
11
230
23
230
23
12
18.5
18
52404
52
52405
52
50 0.5
0.59 95 26
260 205
20 160 120
12 270
27 25 52406
52
10
100 0.3 19
1900 380
38 205
20 220 120
12 330
33 42 52407
52
7 6.5 6.0 11 20
200 110
11 140 87 230
23 8.5 51568
51
12
12.5 3 22 24
245 205
20 140 110
11 230
23 10 52352
52
25 1.5 43 24
240 205
20 140 110
11 230
23 18 52353
52
50 0.7
0.75 86 26
260 205
20 160 120
12 270
27 27 52354
52
10
100 0.3
0.37 172
172 380
38 205
20 220 120
12 330
33 42 51569
51
14 6.5 12
12.6 10 200
20 110
11 140 87 230
23 9 51563
51
12
12.5 6.6 20 24
245 205
20 140 110
11 230
23 13 51564
51
25 3.1 40 24
240 205
20 140 110
11 230
23 22 51565
51
50 1.6 80 26
260 205
20 160 120
12 270
27 32 51566
51
10
100 0.8 16
1600 380
38 205
20 220 120
12 330
33 57 51567
51
690 5.
5.7 6.5 14
14.0 7.1 203
20 145
14 110 86 142
14 8.0 BLR_VDR_065_05_A69
BL
10 9.1 10
10.77 234
23 145
14 110 86 203
20 10.0
10 BLR_VDR_100_05_A69
BL
12
12.5 7.3 13
13.33 23
234 145
14 110 86 203
20 11.0
11 BLR_VDR_125_05_A69
BL
20 4.5 21
21.33 23
234 145
14 130 106
10 203
20 15.0
15 BLR_VDR_200_05_A69
BL
25 3.6 27 23
234 145
14 130 106
10 203
20 17.0
17 BLR_VDR_250_05_A69
BL
50 1.8 53 35
350 220
22 150 126
12 243
24 39.0
39 BLR_VDR_500_05_A69
BL
7 6.5 17
17.6 6.4 20
203 145
14 110 86 142
14 7.8 BLR_VDR_065_07_A69
BL
10 11
11.4 9.5 20
203 145
14 110 86 142
14 8.4 BLR_VDR_100_07_A69
BL
12
12.5 9.1 12 23
234 145
14 110 86 203
20 10.0
10 BLR_VDR_125_07_A69
BL
20 5.7 19 23
234 145
14 130 106
10 203
20 15.0
15 BLR_VDR_200_07_A69
BL
25 4.6 24 23
234 145
14 130 106
10 203
20 15.5
15 BLR_VDR_250_07_A69
BL
50 2.3 47 35
350 220
22 135 111
11 222
22 28.0
28 BLR_VDR_500_07_A69
BL
10
100 1.1 95 35
350 220
22 200 176
17 243
24 64.0
64 BLR_VDR_X00_07_A69
BL
Available 07/2011
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Voltage Relative
Re kv
kvar Inductance
Ind IMP W W1 D D1 H We
Weight Pa
Part number
impedancee
im (m
(mH) x 3 (A) (m
(mm)) (mm)
(m (mm)
(m (mm)
(m ) (mm)
(m ) (kg)
(kg
400 5.
5.7 10 2.6 18
18.44 203
20 145
14 110 86 142
14 8.0 BLR_VDR_100_05_B40
BL
12
12.5 2.0 23
23.00 23
234 145
14 110 86 203
20 9.5 BLR_VDR_125_05_B40
BL
60 Hz 20 1.3 37 23
234 145
14 130 106
10 183
18 14.3
14 BLR_VDR_200_05_B40
BL
25 1.0 46 23
234 145
14 130 106
10 183
18 14.0
14 BLR_VDR_250_05_B40
BL
50 0.5
0.51 92 35
350 220
22 145 121
12 222
22 32.0
32 BLR_VDR_500_05_B40
BL
7 10 3.2 16
16.44 203
20 145
14 113 89 142
14 7.8 BLR_VDR_100_07_B40
BL
12
12.5 2.6 20
20.55 234
23 145
14 110 86 203
20 9.7 BLR_VDR_125_07_B40
BL
20 1.6 33 23
234 145
14 130 106
10 183
18 14.6
14 BLR_VDR_200_07_B40
BL
25 1.3 41 23
234 145
14 130 106
10 183
18 15.0
15 BLR_VDR_250_07_B40
BL
50 0.6
0.64 82 23
234 145
14 170 146
14 203
20 29.1
29 BLR_VDR_500_07_B40
BL
10
100 0.3
0.32 16
1644 350
35 220
22 171
17 147
14 222
22 47.0
47 BLR_VDR_X00_07_B40
BL
14 10 6.9 15.4
15 4 234
23 145
14 116 92 203
20 10.7
10 BLR_VDR_100_14_B40
BL
12
12.5 5.5 19
19.33 234
23 145
14 116 92 203
20 11.6
11 BLR_VDR_125_14_B40
BL
20 3.5 31 23
234 145
14 185 161
16 183
18 28.1
28 BLR_VDR_200_14_B40
BL
25 2.8 39 23
234 145
14 185 161
16 183
18 28.0
28 BLR_VDR_250_14_B40
BL
50 1.4 77 35
350 220
22 145 121
12 222
22 36.0
36 BLR_VDR_500_14_B40
BL
10
100 0.6
0.69 15
1544 350
35 220
22 200 176
17 243
24 69.0
69 BLR_VDR_X00_14_B40
BL
440/480 5.
5.7 10 3.7 15
15.33 203
20 145
14 110 86 142
14 8.0 BLR_VDR_100_05_B48
BL
12
12.5 2.9 19
19.22 234
23 145
14 110 86 203
20 10.0
10 BLR_VDR_125_05_B48
BL
20 1.8 31 23
234 145
14 135 111
11 203
20 16.0
16 BLR_VDR_200_05_B48
BL
25 1.5 38 23
234 145
14 135 111
11 203
20 17.0
17 BLR_VDR_250_05_B48
BL
50 0.7
0.74 77 35
350 220
22 128 104
10 222
22 25.0
25 BLR_VDR_500_05_B48
BL
600 5.
5.7 10 5.7 12
12.33 203
20 145
14 110 86 142
14 9.0 BLR_VDR_100_05_B60
BL
12
12.5 4.6 15
15.33 23
234 145
14 116 92 203
20 11.0
11 BLR_VDR_125_05_B60
BL
20 2.9 24
24.55 23
234 145
14 150 126
12 203
20 20.0
20 BLR_VDR_200_05_B60
BL
25 2.3 31 23
234 145
14 150 126
12 203
20 21.0
21 BLR_VDR_250_05_B60
BL
50 1.1
1.15 61 35
350 220
22 135 111
11 222
22 29.0
29 BLR_VDR_500_05_B60
BL
Available 12/2010
Available 07/2011
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Contents
RT6 82
NR6/NR12 82
NRC12 82
81
Power Factor
controllers Varlogic series
The Varlogic controllers permanently monitor Performance

the reactive power of the installation • Permanent monitoring of the network and equipment.
and control the connection and disconnection • Information provided about equipment status.
of capacitor steps in order to obtain • Alarm signals transmitted in case of anomaly (for NR6, NR12, NRC12).
the targeted power factor. • Communication by Modbus protocol (for NRC12).
• New control algorithm designed to reduce the number of switching
operations and quickly attain the targeted power factor.
PE90155
Simplicity
• Simplified programming and possibility of intelligent self set-up.
• Ergonomic layout of control buttons.
• Quick and simple mounting and wiring.
• A special menu allows controller self-configuration.
User-friendliness
The large display allows:
Varlogic RT6/8*/12* • Direct viewing of installation electrical information and capacitor stage
*: on request
condition.
• Direct reading of set-up configuration.
• Intuitive browsing in the various menus (indication, commissioning,
PE90161
configuration).
• Alarm indication.
Monitoring and protection

Alarms
• Should an anomaly occur on the network or the capacitor bank,
alarms are indicated on the screen and alarm contact closure
is initiated.
• The alarm message is maintained on the screen once the fault clears
until it is manually removed.
Varlogic NR6/12
Protection
• If necessary, the capacitor steps are automatically disconnected
to protect the equipment.
PE90156
Range
Type Number of step output contacts Part number
NR6 6 52448
NR12 12 52449
NRC12 12 52450
RT6 6 51207
RT8 8 On request
RT12 12 On request
Accessories
Communication RS485 Modbus set for NRC12 52451
Temperature external probe for NRC12 type 52452
in addition to internal probe allows
measurement at the hottest point inside
the capacitor bank
Varlogic NRC12
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Output relays
AC 5 A / 120 V 2 A / 250 V 1 A / 400 V
DC 0.3 A / 110 V 0.6 A / 60 V 2 A / 24 V
Protection Index
Front panel IP41
Rear IP20
Measuring current: 0 to 5 A
Specific features RT6 NR-6/12 NRC12

Number of steps 6* 6 / 12 12
Supply voltage (V AC) 88 to 130 88 to 130
50 / 60 Hz 185 to 265 185 to 265 185 to 265
320 to 460 320 to 460 320 to 460
Display
- 4 digit 7 segment LEDs •
- 65 x 21 mm backlit screen •
- 55 x 28 mm backlit screen •
Dimensions 143x143x67 155x158x70 155x158x80
Flush panel mounting • • •
35 mm DIN rail mounting • •
(EN 50022)
Operating temperature 0°C – 55°C 0°C – 60°C 0°C – 60°C
Alarm contact •
Internal temperature probe •
Separate fan relay contact • •
Alarm history Last 5 alarms Last 5 alarms
Type of connection
- phase-to-neutral • •
- phase-to-phase • • •
Current input
- CT… 10000/5 A •
- CT 25/5 A … 6000/5 A • •
- CT 25/1 A … 6000/5 A •
Target cos setting:
- 0.85 ind. … 1 •
- 0.85 ind. …0.9 cap. • •
Possibility of a dual cos target •
Accuracy ± 2% ± 5% ± 2%
Response delay time 10 to 1800 s 10 to 120 s 10 to 180 s
Reconnection delay time
- 10 to 1800 s •
- 10 to 600 s •
- 10 to 900 s •
4-quadrant operation
for generator application •
Communication protocol Modbus
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Management Contactors
Contents
Contactors 86
85
Contactors
Contactors
Special contactors LC1 D•K are designed for Operating conditions

switching 3-phase, single- or multiple-step There is no need to use choke inductors for either single or multiple-
capacitor banks. They comply with standards step capacitor banks.
IEC 60070 and 60831, NFC 54-100, VDE 0560, Short-circuit protection must be provided by gI type fuses rated
UL and CSA. at 1.7…2 In.
PE90157
Specification
These contactors are fitted with a block of early make poles and damping
resistors, limiting the value of the current on closing to 60 IS max. This
current limiting increases the life of all the installation’s components,
especially the fuses and capacitors.
Contactor LC1DFK
Network voltage (V) 50-60Hz P
Part number
220 - 240 400 - 440 660 - 690
kvar 6.7 12.5 18 LC1
LC DFK----
8.5 16.7 24 LC1
LC DGK----
10 20 30 LC1
LC DLK----
PE90158
15 25 36 LC1
LC DMK----
20 33.3 48 LC1
LC DPK----
25 40 58 LC1
LC DTK----
40 60 92 LC1
LC DWK----
Standard control circuit voltages (@ 50/60 Hz) are:

24, 42, 48, 110, 115, 220, 230, 240, 380, 400, 415, 440 V.
Other voltages are available on request.
The power values given in the selection table are for the following
operating conditions:
Prospective peak current LC1

LC D•K 200 In
at switch-on
Maximum operating rate e LC
LC1 DFK, DGK, DLK, DMK, DPK 240 operating
cycles/hour
LC1
LC DTK, DWK 100 operating
cycles/hour
Electrical durability All
Al contactor ratings 400 V 300 000
at nominal load operating cycles
690 V 200 000
operating cycles
Contactor LC1DPK
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Mechanical characteristics
LC1 DFK, DGK
LC1 C Type of fixing
DFK 117 LC1 D12
DGK 122 LC1 D18
130
74
c 45
LC1 DPK, DTK

LC1 Type of fixing
DPK LC1 D40
DTK LC1 D50
127
180
150 75
LC1 DLK, DMK

LC1 C Type of fixing
DLK 117 LC1 D12
DMK 122 LC1 D18
140
84
c 56
LC1 DWK
LC1 Type of fixing
DWK LC1 D80
200
127
157 85
87
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Reactive Energy
management Appendix
Influence of harmonics in electrical installations 90

Safety features 91
Glossary 92
Relevant documents 94
89
Appendix
Influence of harmonics in electrical
installations
Definition of harmonics
The presence of harmonics in electrical systems means that current and vol-
tage are distorted and deviate from sinusoidal waveforms. Harmonic currents
are currents circulating in the networks and whose frequency is an integer
multiple of the supply frequency. Harmonic currents are caused by non-linear
loads connected to the distribution system. A load is said to be non-linear
Since the harmonics are caused by non-
when the current it draws does not have the same waveform as the supply
linear loads, an indicator for the magnitude
voltage. The flow of harmonic currents through system impedances in turn
of harmonics is the ratio of the total power
creates voltage harmonics, which distort the supply voltage.
of non-linear loads to the power supply
The most common non-linear loads generating harmonic currents use
transformer rating.
power electronics, such as variable speed drives, rectifiers, inverters, etc.
Loads such as saturable reactors, welding equipment, and arc furnaces
This ratio is denoted NLL, and is also known
also generate harmonics. Other loads such as inductors, resistors and
as Gh/Sn:
capacitors are linear loads and do not generate harmonics.
NLL = Total power of non-linear loads (Gh)/
Installed transformer rating (Sn)
Effects of harmonics
Example: Capacitors are particularly sensitive to harmonic currents since their impedance
• Power supply transformer rating: Sn = 630 kVA decreases proportionally to the order of the existing harmonics. This can result
• Total power of non-linear loads: Gh = 150 kVA in capacitor overload, constantly shortening its operating life. In some extreme
• NLL = (150/630) x 100 = 24%. situations, resonance can occur, resulting in an amplification of harmonic
currents and a very high voltage distortion.
To ensure good and proper operation of the electrical installation, the
harmonic level must be taken into account in selecting power factor correction
equipment. A significant parameter is the cumulated power of the non-linear
loads generating harmonic currents.
Taking account of harmonics

The percentage of non-linear loads NLL is a first indicator for
the magnitude of harmonics. The proposed selection of capacitors
depending on the value of NLL is given in the diagram below.
NLL (%) 10 20 25 50
SDuty
HDuty
Energy
Supply Harmonic HDuty
Harmonic Energy
transformer (with detuned reactor)
M
Measure
TH
THDi, THDu A more detailed estimation of the magnitude of harmonics can be made with
measurements. Significant indicators are current harmonic distortion THDi and
voltage harmonic distortion THDu, measured at the transformer secondary,
with no capacitors connected. According to the measured distortion, different
technologies of capacitors shall be selected:
Linear loads Non-linear
loads THDi (%) 5 8 10 20
SDuty
HDuty
Energy
Harmonic HDuty
Harmonic Energy
(with detuned reactor)
THDu (%) 3 5 6 8
SDuty
HDuty
Energy
Harmonic HDuty
Harmonic Energy
(with detuned reactor)
The capacitor technology has to be selected according to the most restrictive
measurement. Example, a measurement is giving the following results :
- THDi = 15 % Harmonic solution.
- THDu = 3.5 % HDuty / Energy solution.
Harmonic solution has to be selected.
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Appendix
Safety features
(a)
Self-healing is a process by which the capacitor restores itself
(b)
in the event of a fault in the dielectric which can happen during
high overloads, voltage transients etc.
Figure 1 - (a) Metal layer - (b) Polypropylene film When insulation breaks down, a short duration arc is formed (figure 1).
The intense heat generated by this arc causes the metallization

in the vicinity of the arc to vaporise (figure 2).
Simultaneously it re-insulates the electrodes and maintains the operation

and integrity of the capacitor (figure 3).
Figure 2
Figure 3
Pressure Sensitive Disconnector (also called ‘tear-off fuse’): this is

provided in each phase of the capacitor and enables safe disconnection
and electrical isolation at the end of the life of the capacitor.
Malfunction will cause rising pressure inside the can. Pressure can only
lead to vertical expansion by bending lid outwards. Connecting wires
break at intended spots. Capacitor is disconnected irreversibly.
Cross-section view of a three-phase capacitor after Pressure Sensitive Device

operated: bended lid and disconnected wires
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Appendix
Glossary
Active current (Ia): In the vector representation, component

of the current vector which is co-linear with the voltage vector.
Active power: Real power transmitted to loads such as motors, lamps,

heaters, computers, and transformed into mechanical power, heat or light.
Apparent power: In a circuit where the applied r.m.s. voltage is Vrms

and the circulating r.m.s. current is Irms, the apparent power S (kVA)
is the product: Vrms x Irms. The apparent power is the basis for electrical
equipment rating.
Detuned reactor: Reactor associated to a capacitor for Power Factor

Correction in systems with significant non-linear loads, generating
harmonics. Capacitor and reactor are configured in a series resonant
circuit, tuned so that the series resonant frequency is below the lowest
harmonic frequency present in the system.
Displacement Power Factor: For sinusoidal voltage and current

with a phase angle , the Power Factor is equal to cos ,
called Displacement Power Factor (DPF).
Harmonic distortion: Indicator of the current or voltage distortion,

compared to a sinusoidal waveform.
Harmonics: The presence of harmonics in electrical systems means that

current and voltage are distorted and deviate from sinusoidal waveforms.
Harmonic currents and voltages are signals circulating in the networks
and which frequency is an integer multiple of the supply frequency.
IEC 60831-1: "Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c.
systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1 000 V – Part 1:
General – Performance, testing and rating – Safety requirements –
Guide for installation and operation".
In-rush current: High-intensity current circulating in one piece

of equipment after connection to the supply network.
kVA demand: Maximum apparent power to be delivered by the Utility,

which determines the rating of the supply network and the tariff of
subscription.
Polypropylene: Plastic dielectric material used for the construction

of low-voltage capacitors.
Power Factor: The power factor is the ratio of the active power
P (kW) to the apparent power S (kVA) for a given circuit.
= P (kW) / S (kVA).
Power Factor Correction: Improvement of the Power Factor, by com-

pensation of reactive energy or harmonic mitigation (reduction of
the apparent power S, for a given active power P).
Rated current: Current absorbed by one piece of equipment

when supplied at the rated voltage.
Rated voltage: Operating voltage for which a piece of equipment

has been designed, and which can be applied continuously.
Reactive current (Ir): component of the current vector which is

in quadrature with the voltage vector.
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Reactive power: Product of the reactive current times the voltage.
Service voltage: Value of the supply network voltage, declared by the Utility.
Service current: Amplitude of the steady-state current absorbed by one

piece of equipment, when supplied by the Service Voltage.
Usual formulas:
Apparent power: S = Vrms x lrms (kVA).
Active power: P = Vrms x la = Vrms x lrms x cos (kW).
Reactive power: Q = Vrms x lr = Vrms x lrms x sin (kvar).
Voltage sag: temporary reduction of the supply voltage magnitude,

between 90 and 1% of the service voltage, with a duration between
½ period and 1 minute.
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Appendix
Relevant documents
Relevant documents published by Schneider Electric

• Electrical Installation Guide.
• Expert Guide n°4: "Harmonic detection & filtering".
• Expert Guide n°6: "Power Factor Correction and Harmonic Filtering Guide"
• Technical Guide 152: "Harmonic disturbances in networks,
and their treatment".
• White paper: controlling the impact of Power Factor and Harmonics
on Energy Efficiency.
Relevant websites
• http://www.schneider-electric.com
• https://www.solution-toolbox.schneider-electric.com/segment-solutions
• http://engineering.electrical-equipment.org/
• http://www.electrical-installation.org
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Energy management
Reactive Energy management

Low Voltage components
Catalogue
September 2010
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Energy management

Reactive Energy management

“70 capacitor banks

Power Factor Correction

Power Factor = (kW) / (kVA).

The objective of Reactive Energy management is

This is typically achieved by producing reactive energy close

Quality and reliability

PE90160 PE90081 PE90075 PE90076

Tools for easier design and setup

Power Factor Correction guideline 9

Low Voltage capacitors 21

Power Factor controllers 81

Why reactive energy management? 10

Method for determining compensation 12

Low Voltage capacitors with detuned reactors 16

Principle of reactive energy management

All AC electrical networks consume two types of power: active power

Active energy Active energy

For these reasons, there is a great advantage in generating reactive

The result is a reduced apparent power, and an improved power factor

Active energy Active energy

Savings on the electricity bill

Increasing available power Power Increased

Reducing installation size

Reducing voltage drops in the installation

The selection of Power Step 1: Calculation of the required reactive power

Example: Consider a 1000kW motor with cos φ = 0.8 (tan φ = 0.75).

In practice, technical and economic factors govern the choice.

The location for connection of capacitor banks in the electrical network

Group compensation (by sector)

Compensation of individual loads

Step 3: Selection of the compensation type

These capacitors are installed:

Control is usually provided by an electronic device (Power Factor

Connection is usually provided by contactors. For compensation of highly

The result is continuously varying fast compensation, perfectly suitable

Allowing for operating conditions

Allowing for harmonics

Reactors should be associated with capacitor banks for Power Factor

The use of detuned reactors thus prevents harmonic resonance

The tuning frequency can be expressed by the relative impedance of

Relative Tuning Tuning Tuning

The selection of the tuning frequency of the reactor capacitor depends

• To prevent disturbances of the remote control installation, the tuning fre-

Effective reactive energy

Capacitor rated voltage

According to IEC 60681-1 standard, the rated voltage (UN) of a

The rated current (IN) of a capacitor is the current flowing through

In order to accept system voltage fluctuations, capacitors are designed

VarplusCan and VarplusBox capacitors have been designed and

Capacitors must be selected depending on the working conditions

Solution Description Recommended use for Max. condition

HDuty Heavy-duty • A few non-linear loads NLL ≤ 20%

This ratio is denoted NLL, and is also known as Gh/Sn:

2.5 – 100 kvar 6.5 – 100 kvar

Up to 200 x IN Up to 250 x IN Up to 350 x IN Up to 250 x IN Up to 400 x IN

1.1 x UN 8h every 24h

Self-healing + pressure-sensitive disconnector + discharge device

Aluminum can capacitors specially designed Main features

• Special film resistivity and metallization profile for higher thermal

A safe, reliable and high-performance solution Operating conditions

The active capacitor elements are encapsulated in a specially

The unique finger-proof CLAMPTITE termination is fully integrated