Datasheet
Power Capacitors B32340C
Power Factor Correction
Technical data and specifications
Standard IEC 831-1+2, IS: 13340/41
UL 810 5
th
edition, cUL file E106388
Rated capacitance C
N
& Q
R
According to dimensions table
Tolerance (%) -5 / +10
Rated voltage U
R
According to dimensions table
Rated frequency f
R
50/60 Hz
Mean life expectancy Up to 100 000 operating hours
Maximum ratings
Maximum permissible overvoltage U
max
U
R
+ 10% (up to 8 h daily)
U
R
+ 15% (up to 30 min daily),
U
R
+ 20% (up to 5 min daily)
U
R
+ 30% (up to 1 min daily)
Maximum permissible overcurrent I
max
1.5 x I
R
(I
R
: rated current), including combined effects
of harmonics, overvoltages and capacitance
Number of switching operations Max. 5 000 switchings per year according IEC 831
Transient inrush current (max) I
S
Up to 200 x I
R
Losses:
Dielectric
Total
< 0.2 W/kvar
< 0.45 W/kvar
Test voltage, terminal/terminal U
TT
2.15 x U
R
,
10 s
Test voltage, terminal/case U
TC
3 000 V
AC
, 10 s
Temperature class -25/D
Max. temp. 55 °C
Max. mean 24 h = 45 °C
Max. mean 1 year = 35 °C
Safety Self-healing technology, overpressure disconnector,
maximum allowed fault current 10 000 A in accordance
with UL 810-standard
Case/shape Aluminum/cylindrical
Enclosure IP00, IP20, optionally IP54
Permissible maximum humidity 95%
Maximum permissible altitude 4 000 m above sea level
Mounting position Upright
Mounting and grounding Threaded M12 (10 Nm / Ø 63.5mm)
FK PM PFC December 2004
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