Electrotek R500s Filtered
Switched Packaged Capacitor

Electrotek Model R500s

Manufactured by

Vishay Electronic GmbH (Roederstein), Germany

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)

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.

Ambient Temperature

-40°C to +45°C;
storage temperature -40°C to +60°C

Loading Capacity

1.10 times rated voltage, 1.30 times rated current, 1.50 times rated output

Capacitor Casing

seamless aluminum

Discharge Resistors

50V or less in one minute after disconnection of supply voltage

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