Automatic Power Factor Control Equipment, Automatic Harmonic Filter

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Electrotek Filtered Automatic PFC Unit

Automatic Filtered PFC Harmonic Filters Unit

Filtered Automatic PFC Unit

  • custom designed
  • automatically maintains target power factor
  • for 208V, 480V, 600V applications
  • increased capacitor rating for longer life expectancy
  • soft-switching contactors to minimize inrush
  • 3 phase iron core reactors
  • circular-switched steps for even wear

Assembly Specification

Filtered Automatic PFC Unit

Complete with:

iron core 3 phase reactors for harmonic contaminated environments

IEC rated contactors, c/w: HRC fusing and inrush current limiters

ventilation kit for maximum ambient temperature of 35°C (95°F)

digital microprocessor controller and split core current transformer

NEMA 1 ASA 61 grey enclosure

Available Options

Filtered Automatic PFC Unit
 

blown fuse indicators

disconnect device

NEMA 2, 3R, or 12 enclosure

custom enclosure paint options

custom enclosures for dimension restrictions

Capacitor Specifications

Manufactured by
Vishay Electronic GmbH (Roederstein), Germany
Voltage Ratings
240 - 999 V
Maximum kVAr per 3 phase casing (60 Hz)

13.6 kVAr @ 208V (rated 16.3 kVAr @ 240V)

25.0 kVAr @ 480V (rated 30.0 kVAr @ 525V)

25.0 kVAr @ 600V (rated 33.0 kVAr @ 690V)

10.0 kVAr @ 600V (rated 28.0 kVAr @ 999V)

Specifications

UL and cUL, CSA CAN3-C155-M84 (1986),

CSA C22.2 No. 190-M1985,

IEC Publication 831-1, 831-2,

VDE 560-47, 560-47, EN60831-1, EN60831-2

Insulation (wet and dry options)

wet, ‘Ro’ series:

non-PCB, natural oil impregnant, flash / ignition points 285/315°C

dry, ‘Rg’ series:

non-PCB, dry / gas agent

‘Ro’ and ‘Rg’ series are both biodegradable and non-toxic

 

Electrodes
vacuum-metallized on one side of the plastic film
Ambient Temperature

-40°C to +45°C;

storage temperature -40°C to +60°C

Inrush Current
maximum 300 times rated current
Loading Capacity

1.10 times rated voltage

1.30 times rated current

1.50 times rated output

Frequency Ratings
50 or 60 Hz
Capacitor Casing
seamless aluminum
Losses
≤ 0.25 Watts per kVAr
Discharge Resistors 50V or less in one minute after disconnection of supply voltage
Dielectric
polypropylene film
Safety Features

self-healing

over pressure tear-off fuse / pressure sensitive circuit interrupter / internally fused up to 10kAIc, grounding / mounting stud at base of capacitor for easy mounting / replacement

Special Applications designed for use in harmonic filters

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