B32344E4152A080

Film Capacitors – Power Factor Correction
PhiCap capacitors
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Ordering code:
MKP480-D-15.0
B32344E4152A080
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Identification/Classification 1
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Film Capacitors – Power Factor Correction
Identification/Classification 2
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PhiCap capacitors
Ordering code: (top right header bar)
B32344E4152A080
Series/Type: (top right header bar)
MKP480-D-15.0
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Film Capacitors – Power Factor Correction
PhiCap capacitors
B32344E4152A080
MKP480-D-15.0
Construction
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Dielectric: Polypropylene film
Non-PCB, semi-dry biodegradable resin
Extruded round aluminium can with stud
Provided with ceramic discharge module
Triple safety system
Features
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Three-phase, delta connected
Self-healing technology
Naturally air cooled (or forced air cooling)
Indoor mounting
Typical applications
 For power factor correction
Terminals
 Optimized capacitor safety terminals
Mounting
 Threaded stud at bottom of can
(max. torque for M12 = 10 Nm)
Technical data and specifications
Characteristics
MKP480-D-15.0
Rated capacitance CN
3 × 69 µF
Tolerance
–5 / +10%
Connection
D (Delta)
Rated voltage VN
480 V AC
Rated frequency fN
50 Hz
60 Hz
Output
15.0 kvar
18.0 kvar
Rated current IR
18.1 A
21.7 A
tan δ0 (dielectric)
0.2 W / kvar
WN
48 Ws
RS
4.61 m
Maximum ratings
Vmax (up to 8 h daily)
530 V AC
Vmax (up to 1 min)
620 V AC
Imax
Up to 1.4 × IR (A) including combined effects of harmonics,
overvoltages and capacitance tolerance
IS
200 × IR (A)
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Test data
VTT
1 050 V AC / 50 Hz during 10 s
VTC
3 000 V AC / 50 Hz during 10 s
*tan δ (50 Hz)
≤ 0.5 W / kvar
* Without discharge resistor
Design data
Dimensions (d x h)
85 x 273 mm
Weight approx.
1.2 kg
Impregnation
Non-PCB, semi-dry biodegradable resin
Fixing
Threaded bolt M12
Max. torque (Al can stud)
10 Nm
Mounting position
Upright
See “Maintenance and Installation Manual” for further details.
Climatic category –40/D
 min.
–40 ºC
 max.
+55 ºC
Storage temperature
–40 ºC … +85 ºC
hotspot,max
+85 ºC
Maximum power loss at ambient
P max.
at ambient
7.5 W
+55 ºC
5.0 W
+65 ºC
2.5 W
+75 ºC
0W
+85 ºC
Humidity
av. rel. < 95%
Degree of protection
IP 20
Maximum altitude
4 000 m
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M ax. allo wable po wer lo ss at specific ambient Temp.
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M ax. allo wable current (rms) at specific ambient Temp.
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18
30
14
25
12
20
max
10
8
15
I
P
max
16
6
10
4
5
2
0
0
15
35
55

75
95
15

75
95
amb
M ax. allo wable ambient Temp. at specific current (rms)
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95
85
85
75
75
65
65
amb
95
55

amb
55
amb
M ax. allo wable ambient Temp. at specific po wer lo ss
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35
45
55
45
35
35
25
25
15
15
0
2
4
6
8
P
10
12
14
16
18
5
10
15
I
max
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0
20
25
30
max
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Mean life expectancy
tLD
Up to 135 000 hours (temperature class –40/C); HS  70 C
Up to 100 000 hours (temperature class –40/D); HS  70 C
Max. 5000 switchings per year
Terminals
Protection degree
Isolated terminals, IP20
Max. torque
1.2 Nm
Terminal cross section
16 mm2
Maximum terminal current
50 A
Creepage distance (min.)
12.7 mm
Clearance (min.)
9.6 mm
Safety
Mechanical safety
Overpressure disconnector
Max. short circuit current
(AFC: 10 kA)
Discharge resistor time
≤ 60 s to 50 V or less
Reference standards
IEC 60831–1/2, UL 810-5th edition
Certification: cUL file 106388; CSA file C22.2 N°190 MC #236094 (up to Ø 85 mm); GOST
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Label design
B32344E4152A080
MKP480-D-15.0
Dimensional drawing
3 x 69 µF 
-5 +10%
SH
Un
QN /50 Hz
QN /60 Hz
480 Vac 15.0 kvar
18.0 kvar
440 Vac 12.6 kvar
15.1kvar
415 Vac 11.2 kvar
13.4 kvar
Ui = 3/- kV
-40/+55ºC
IEC 60831
9 DIGITPO NOSR.NO
Power Quality solutions
PhiCapTM
MKP480-D-15.0
B32344E4152A080
C22.2 N°190 MC#236094 Non Flammable Fluid 55°C
“DISCHARGE AVANT DE TOUCHER
AUX PIECES SOUS TENSION”
Overpressure disconnector Non PCB
Protected File E106388
10K AFC
Made by EPCOS
WWNYY
DISCHARGE CAPACITOR BEFORE HANDLING
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Cautions and warnings
 In case of dents of more than 1 mm depth or any other mechanical damage, capacitors must not
be used at all.
 This applies also in cases of oil leakages.
 To ensure the full functionality of the overpressure disconnector, elastic elements must not be
hindered and a minimum space of 12 mm has to be kept above each capacitor.
 Do not handle the capacitor before it is discharged.
 Resonance cases must be avoided by appropriate application design in any case.
 Handle capacitors carefully, because they may still be charged even after disconnection due to
faulty discharging devices.
 Protect the capacitor properly against over current and short circuit.
 Failure to follow cautions may result, worst case, in premature failures, bursting and fire.
Discharging
Capacitors must be discharged to a maximum of 10% of rated voltage before they are switched in
again. This prevents an electric impulse discharge in the application, influences the capacitor’s
service life and protects against electric shock. The capacitor must be discharged to 75 V or less
within 3 minutes. There must be not any switch, fuse or any other disconnecting device in the circuit
between the power capacitor and the discharging device. PhiCap capacitors E-series have a premounted ceramic discharge module; alternatively discharge reactors are available from EPCOS.
Discharge and short circuit capacitor before handling!
Service life expectancy
Electrical components do not have an unlimited service life expectancy; this applies to self-healing
capacitors too. The maximum service life expectancy may vary depending on the application the
capacitor is used in.
Safety
Electrical or mechanical misapplication of capacitors may be hazardous. Personal injury or property
damage may result from bursting of the capacitor or from expulsion of oil or melted material due to
mechanical disruption of the capacitor.
 Ensure good, effective grounding for capacitor enclosures.
 Provide means of disconnecting and insulating a faulty component/bank.
 The terminals of capacitors, connected bus bars and cables as well as other devices may also be
energized.
 Follow good engineering practice.
Thermal load/over-temperature
After installation of the capacitor it is necessary to verify that maximum hot-spot temperature is not
exceeded at extreme service conditions.
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Overpressure disconnector
To ensure full functionality of an overpressure disconnector, the following must be observed:
1. The elastic elements must not be hindered, i.e.
 Connecting lines must be flexible leads (cables).
 There must be sufficient space (min. 12 mm) for expansion above the connections. This will
enable a longitudinal extension of the can to secure the overpressure disconnector work.
 Folding beads must not be retained by clamps.
2. The maximum allowed fault current of 10000 A in accordance with UL 810 standard must be
assured by the application.
3. Stress parameters of the capacitor must be within the IEC60831 specification.
Overcurrent and short circuit protection
 Use HRC fuses or MCCBs for short circuit protection. Short circuit protection and connecting
cables should be selected so that 1.5 times the rated capacitor current can be permanently
handled.
 HRC fuses do not protect a capacitor against overload – they are only for short circuit protection.
 The HRC fuse rating should be 1.6 to 1.8 times rated capacitor current.
 Do not use HRC fuses to switch capacitors (risk of arcing).
 Use thermal magnetic over current relays for overload protection.
Resonance cases
Resonance cases must be avoided by appropriate application design in any case. Maximum total
RMS capacitor current (incl. fundamental harmonic current) specified in technical data must not be
exceeded.
Re-switching vs. phase-opposition
In case of voltage interruption, a sufficient discharge time has to be ensured to avoid phaseopposition and resulting high inrush currents.
Vibration resistance
The resistance to vibration of capacitors corresponds to IEC 68, part 2–6.
Max. test conditions:
Test duration
6 h*
Frequency range 1
10 ... 55 Hz*
Displacement amplitude
0.75 mm*
*corresponding to max. 98.1 m/s or 10 g
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These figures apply to the capacitor alone. Because the fixing and the terminals may influence the
vibration properties, it is necessary to check stability when a capacitor is built in and exposed to
vibration. Irrespective of this, you are advised not to locate capacitors where vibration amplitude
reaches the maximum in strongly vibrating equipment.
Mechanical protection
The capacitor has to be installed in a way that mechanical damages and dents in the aluminum can
are avoided.
Grounding
The threaded bottom stud of the capacitor has to be used for grounding. In case grounding is done
via metal chassis that the capacitor is mounted to, the layer of varnish beneath the washer and nut
should be removed. The maximum tightening torque is 10 Nm.
Maintenance
 Check tightness of the connections/terminals periodically.
 Take current reading twice a year and compare with nominal current. Use a harmonic analyser or
true effective RMS-meter.
 In case of current above the nominal current check your application for modifications.
 If a significant increase in the amount of non-linear loads has been detected, then a consultant
has to be called in for a harmonic study.
 In case of the presence of harmonics installation of a de-tuned capacitor bank (reactors) must be
considered.
 Check the discharge resistors/reactors and in case of doubt, check their function:
(1) Power the capacitor up and down.
(2) After ≤ 90 seconds the voltage between the terminals must decline to less than 75 V.
 Check the temperature of capacitors directly after operation for a longer period, but make sure
that the capacitors have been switched off. In case of excessive temperature of individual
capacitors, it is recommended to replace these capacitors, as this should be an indication for loss
factor increase, which is a sign for reaching end of life.
Storage and operating conditions
Do not use or store capacitors in corrosive atmosphere, especially where chloride gas, sulfide gas,
acid, alkali, salt or the like are present. In dusty environments regular maintenance and cleaning
especially of the terminals is required to avoid conductive path between phases and/or phases
and ground.
Note
For detailed information about PFC capacitors and cautions, refer to the latest version of EPCOS PFC
Product Profile.
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Important notes
The following applies to all products named in this publication:
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rule, EPCOS is either unfamiliar with individual customer applications or less familiar with them
than the customers themselves. For these reasons, it is always ultimately incumbent on the
customer to check and decide whether an EPCOS product with the properties described in the
product specification is suitable for use in a particular customer application.
2. We also point out that in individual cases, a malfunction of electronic components or failure
before the end of their usual service life cannot be completely ruled out in the current state
of the art, even if they are operated as specified. In customer applications requiring a very high
level of operational safety and especially in customer applications in which the malfunction or
failure of an electronic component could endanger human life or health (e.g. in accident
prevention or life-saving systems), it must therefore be ensured by means of suitable design of the
customer application or other action taken by the customer (e.g. installation of protective circuitry
or redundancy) that no injury or damage is sustained by third parties in the event of malfunction or
failure of an electronic component.
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4. In order to satisfy certain technical requirements, some of the products described in this
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