Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors Series/Type: Ordering code: B32344D / MKPxxx-D B32344D****A*** Date: Version: March 2010 6 Content of header bars 1 and 2 of data sheet will be automatically entered in headers and footers! Please fill in the table and then change the color to "white". This ensures that the table disappears (invisible) for the customer PDF. Don't change formatting when entering or pasting text in the table and don't add any cell or line in and to it! Identification/Classification 1 (header 1 + top left bar): Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction Identification/Classification 2 (header 2 + bottom left header bar): PhiCap capacitors Ordering code: (top right header bar) B32344D****A*** Series/Type: (top right header bar) B32344D / MKPxxx-D Preliminary data (optional): (if necessary) Department: FK PC PM PFC Date: March 2010 Version: 6 EPCOS AG 2010. Reproduction, publication and dissemination of this publication, enclosures hereto and the information contained therein without EPCOS' prior express consent is prohibited Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D Construction Dielectric: metallized polypropylene film Semi-dry; biodegradable soft resin; non-PCB Case: extruded round aluminum can with stud Mounting and grounding: threaded M12 stud on bottom of can Degree of protection: IP20; optionally IP54 with terminal plastic cap Features Three-phase, ceramic discharge resistor pre-mounted Dual safety system: overpressure disconnector, self-healing technology C US file # E106388 Dimensional drawing C22.2 Nº190 MC # 236094 Naturally air cooled (or forced air cooling) Indoor mounting Typical applications For Power Factor Correction Terminals SIGUT terminals Mounting Threaded stud at bottom of can (max. torque = 10 Nm for M12) Characteristics Rated capacitance CR and QR According to specification table Tolerance –5/+10% Connection D (Delta) Rated voltage VR According to specification table Rated frequency fR 50/60 Hz FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 2 of 16 Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D Technical data and specifications Maximum ratings (accord. to IEC 60831) Maximum permissible voltage Vmax VR +10% (up to 8 h daily) VR +15% (up to 30 min daily) VR +20% (up to 5 min daily) VR +30% (up to 1 min daily) Maximum permissible current Imax Up to 1.3 · IR (up to 1.5 · IR incl. combined effects of harmonics, overvoltages and capacitance) Maximum transient inrush current Up to 200 · IR Power dissipation (dielectric) < 0.2 W/kvar Power dissipation (excluding discharge resistors) < 0.45 W/kvar Test data (accord. To IEC 60831) AC test voltage terminal-to-terminal 2.15 · VR, 2 s Insulation voltage between terminals and container 3000 V AC, 10 s Dissipation factor tan at 100 Hz 1.0 · 10-3 Climatic category / –25/D (to IEC 60831) Ambient temperature Max. temp. Max. mean 24 h = Max. mean 1 year = Lowest temperature = 55 °C 45 °C 35 °C –25 °C Maximum permissible humidity Average relative: < 95% Maximum permissible altitude 4000 m Mean life expectancy tLD Up to 100.000 operating hours Max. 5000 switching operations according to IEC 60831 FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 3 of 16 Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D Design data Dimensions (d × l) According to specification table Weight approx. According to specification table Filling Biodegradable soft resin Fixing Threaded bolt M12 Max. torque (Al can stud) 10 Nm Mounting position Upright. See “Installation and maintenance instructions for PFC capacitors” for further details. Terminals Degree of protection IP20; optional IP54 with plastic terminal cap Max. torque 10 Nm Terminal cross section 16 mm2 Maximum terminal current 60 A (continuous) Creepage distance 12.7 mm Clearance 9.6 mm (to UL 810) Safety Mechanical safety Tear off fuses, overpressure disconnector Max. short circuit current (AFC: 10 kA) (to UL 810) Discharge resistor time ≤ 1 min (75 V) , IEC 60831 specifies 3 min. Reference standards IEC 60831–1/2. UL 810-5th edition Ceramic discharge resistor, pre-mounted FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 4 of 16 Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D Three-phase capacitors – VR = 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection Product / Type Ordering code MKP220-D-1.7 B32344D2021A020 MKP220-D-2.0 B32344D2021A520 MKP220-D-4.2 B32344D2051A020 MKP220-D-6.3 B32344D2071A520 MKP220-D-6.3 B32344D2101A020 MKP220-10.4 B32344D2121A520 MKP220-D-12.5 B32344D2151A020 50 Hz Output IR kvar A 60 Hz Output IR kvar A CR μF Dimensions d×h mm Weight kg Quantity per box 1.7 4.4 2.0 5.3 3 × 37.0 75 × 138 0.4 6 2.0 5.5 2.5 6.6 3 × 46.0 75 × 138 0.4 6 4.2 11.0 5.0 13.2 3 × 92.0 75 × 198 0.6 6 6.3 16.4 7.5 19.7 3 × 137.0 85 × 198 0.8 4 8.3 21.9 10.0 26.3 3 × 183.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 10.4 27.4 12.5 32.9 3 × 229.0 85 × 273 1.5 4 12.5 32.8 15.0 39.4 3 × 274.0 85 × 348 1.5 4 Three-phase capacitors – VR = 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection Product / Type Ordering code MKP230-D-2.0 B32344D2022A030 MKP230-D-2.5 B32344D2022A530 MKP230-D-5.0 B32344D2052A030 MKP230-D-7.5 B32344D2072A530 MKP230-D-10.0 B32344D2102A030 MKP230-D-12.5 B32344D2122A530 MKP230-D-15.0 B32344D2152A030 50 Hz Output IR kvar A 60 Hz Output IR kvar A CR μF Dimensions d×h mm Weight kg Quantity per box 2.0 5.3 2.5 6.3 3 × 42.0 75 × 138 0.4 6 2.5 6.3 3.0 7.5 3 × 50.0 75 × 138 0.4 6 5.0 12.5 6.0 15.0 3 × 100.0 75 × 198 0.6 6 7.5 18.8 9.0 22.5 3 × 150.0 85 × 198 0.8 4 10.0 25.0 12.0 30.0 3 × 200.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 12.5 31.3 15.0 37.5 3 × 250.0 85 × 273 1.5 4 15.0 37.7 1) 1) 3 × 300.0 85 × 348 1.5 4 FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 5 of 16 Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D Three-phase capacitors – VR = 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection Product / Type Ordering code MKP240-D-2.1 B32344D2021A540 MKP240-D-2.5 B32344D2031A040 MKP240-D-4.2 B32344D2051A040 MKP240D-6.3 B32344D2071A540 MKP240-D-6.9 B32344D2081A340 MKP240-D-8.3 B32344D2101A040 MKP240-D-10.4 B32344D2121A540 MKP240-D-12.5 B32344D2151A040 MKP240-D-13.9 B32344D2161A740 1) 50 Hz Output IR kvar A 60 Hz Output IR kvar A CR μF Dimensions d×h mm Weight kg Quantity per box 2.1 5.0 2.5 6.0 3 × 38.0 75 × 138 0.4 6 2.5 6.0 3.0 7.2 3 × 46.0 75 × 138 0.4 6 4.2 10.1 5.0 12.1 3 × 77.0 75 × 160 0.6 6 6.3 15.0 7.5 18.0 3 × 115.0 75 × 198 0.6 6 6.9 16.6 8.3 19.9 3 × 127.0 85 × 198 1.5 4 8.3 20.1 10.0 24.1 3 × 154.0 85 × 198 0.9 4 10.4 25.1 12.5 30.1 3 × 192.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 12.5 30.0 15.0 36.0 3 × 230.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 13.9 33.4 1) 1) 3 × 256.0 85 × 348 1.2 4 Product not applicable to 60 Hz, since the product’s rated current is exceeded. Three-phase capacitors – VR = 380 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection Product / Type Ordering code MKP380-D-6.3 B32344D3071A580 MKP380-D-8.3 B32344D3101A080 MKP380-D-10.4 B32344D3121A580 MKP380-D-12.5 B32344D3151A080 MKP380-D-16.7 B32344D3201A080 MKP380-D-20.8 B32344D3251A080 50 Hz Output IR kvar A 60 Hz Output IR kvar A CR μF Dimensions d×h mm Weight kg Quantity per box 6.3 9.5 7.5 11.4 3 × 46.0 75 × 160 0.5 6 8.3 12.6 10.0 15.1 3 × 61.0 75 × 160 0.5 6 10.4 15.9 12.5 19.1 3 × 77.0 75 × 198 0.6 6 12.5 19.0 15.0 22.8 3 × 92.0 85 × 198 0.8 4 16.7 25.4 20.0 30.5 3 × 123.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 20.8 31.6 25.0 38.0 3 × 153.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 6 of 16 Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D Three-phase capacitors – VR = 400 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection Product / Type Ordering code MKP400-D-6.3 B32344D4071A500 MKP400-D-7.5 B32344D4072A500 MKP400-D-8.3 B32344D4101A000 MKP400-D-10.0 B32344D4102A000 MKP400-D-12.5 B32344D4122A500 MKP400-D-15.0 B32344D4152A000 MKP400-D-16.7 B32344D4201A000 MKP400-D-20.0 B32344D4202A000 MKP400-D-25.0 B32344D4252A000 50 Hz Output IR kvar A 60 Hz Output IR kvar A CR μF Dimensions d×h mm Weight kg Quantity per box 6.3 9.1 7.5 11.0 3 × 42.0 75 × 160 0.5 6 7.5 10.9 9.0 13.1 3 × 50.0 75 × 160 0.5 6 8.3 12.0 10.0 14.4 3 × 55.0 75 × 160 0.5 6 10.0 14.6 12.0 17.5 3 × 67.0 75 × 198 0.6 6 12.5 18.1 15.0 21.7 3 × 83.0 85 × 198 0.8 4 15.0 21.8 18.0 26.1 3 × 100.0 85 × 198 0.8 4 16.7 24.2 20.0 29.0 3 × 111.0 85 × 198 0.8 4 20.0 28.9 24.0 34.7 3 × 133.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 25.0 36.1 1) 1) 3 × 166.0 85 × 273 1.5 4 Three-phase capacitors – VR = 415 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection Product / Type Ordering code MKP415-D-6.3 B32344D4071A510 MKP415-D-7.5 B32344D4072A510 MKP415-D-10.0 B32344D4102A010 MKP415-D-12.5 B32344D4122A510 MKP415-D-15.0 B32344D4152A010 MKP415-D-20.0 B32344D4202A010 MKP415-D-25.0 B32344D4252A010 1) 50 Hz Output IR kvar A 60 Hz Output IR kvar A CR μF Dimensions d×h mm Weight kg Quantity per box 6.3 8.8 7.5 10.6 3 × 39.0 75 × 160 0.5 6 7.5 10.4 9.0 12.5 3 × 46.0 75 × 198 0.6 6 10.0 14.0 12.0 16.8 3 × 62.0 75 × 198 0.6 6 12.5 17.4 15.0 20.9 3 × 77.0 85 × 198 0.8 4 15.0 20.8 18.0 24.9 3 × 92.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 20.0 27.8 24.0 33.3 3 × 123.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 25.0 34.8 1) 1) 3 × 154.0 85 × 348 1.5 4 Product not applicable to 60 Hz, since the product’s rated current is exceeded. FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 7 of 16 Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D Three-phase capacitors – VR = 440 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection Product / Type Ordering code MKP440-D-6.3 B32344D4071A540 MKP440-D-7.5 B32344D4072A540 MKP440-D-8.3 B32344D4101A040 MKP440-D-10.0 B32344D4102A040 MKP440-D-10.4 B32344D4121A540 MKP440-D-12.5 B32344D4151A040 MKP440-D-15.0 B32344D4152A040 MKP440-D-16.7 B32344D4201A040 MKP440-D-20.8 B32344D4251A040 MKP440-D-25.0 B32344D4252A040 MKP440-D-28.0 B32344D4282A040 MKP440-D-30.0 B32344D4302A040 1) 50 Hz Output IR kvar A 60 Hz Output IR kvar A CR μF Dimensions d×h mm Weight kg Quantity per box 6.3 8.1 7.5 9.8 3 × 34.0 75 × 160 0.5 6 7.5 9.8 9.0 11.8 3 × 41.0 75 × 160 0.5 6 8.3 11.0 10.0 13.2 3 × 46.0 75 × 198 0.6 6 10.0 13.2 12.0 15.8 3 × 55.0 75 × 198 0.6 6 10.4 13.6 12.5 16.4 3 × 57.0 75 × 198 0.6 6 12.5 16.5 15.0 19.8 3 × 69.0 85 × 198 0.8 4 15.0 19.6 18.0 23.6 3 × 82.0 85 × 273 1.1 4 16.7 22.0 20.0 26.4 3 × 92.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 20.8 27.3 25.0 32.8 3 × 114.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 25.0 33.0 30.0 40.0 3 × 138.0 85 × 348 1.5 4 28.0 36.8 1) 1) 3 × 154.0 85 × 348 1.5 4 30.0 39.0 1) 1) 3 × 165.0 85 × 348 1.6 4 Product not applicable to 60 Hz, since the product’s rated current is exceeded. FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 8 of 16 Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D Three-phase capacitors – VR = 480 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection Product / Type Ordering code MKP480-D-4.2 B32344D4051A080 MKP480-D-5.0 B32344D4052A080 MKP480-D-6.3 B32344D4071A580 MKP480-D-7.5 B32344D4072A580 MKP480-D-8.4 B32344D4101A080 MKP480-D-10.4 B32344D4121A580 MKP480-D-12.5 B32344D4151A080 MKP480-D-15.0 B32344D4152A080 MKP480-D-16.7 B32344D4162A780 MKP480-D-20.8 B32344D4202A080 MKP480-D-25.0 B32344D4252A080 MKP480-D-30.0 B32344D4302A080 50 Hz Output IR kvar A 60 Hz Output IR kvar A CR μF Dimensions d×h mm Weight kg Quantity per box 4.2 5.0 5.0 6.0 3 × 19.0 75 × 160 0.5 6 5.0 6.0 6.0 7.2 3 ×23.0 75 × 160 0.5 6 6.3 7.6 7.5 9.1 3 ×29.0 75 × 160 0.5 6 7.5 9.1 9.0 11.0 3 × 35.0 75 × 198 0.6 6 8.4 9.9 10.0 11.9 3 × 38.0 75 × 198 0.6 6 10.4 12.5 12.5 15.0 3 × 48.0 85 × 198 0.8 4 12.5 15.1 15.0 18.2 3 × 58.0 85 × 198 0.8 4 15.0 18.0 18.0 21.6 3 × 69.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 16.7 20.1 20.0 24.1 3 × 77.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 20.8 25.1 25.0 30.1 3 × 96.0 85 × 273 1.5 4 25.0 30.0 30.0 36.0 3 × 115.0 85 × 348 1.5 4 30.0 36.1 1) 1) 3 ×138.0 94 × 348 1.5 4 1) Product not applicable to 60 Hz, since the product’s rated current is exceeded. FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 9 of 16 Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D Three-phase capacitors – VR = 525 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection Product / Type Ordering code MKP525-D-5.0 B32344D5061A020 MKP525-D-6.3 B32344D5071A520 MKP525-D-8.3 B32344D5101A020 MKP525-D-10.4 B32344D5121A520 MKP525-D-12.5 B32344D5151A020 MKP525-D-16.7 B32344D5201A020 MKP525-D-20.8 B32344D5202A020 MKP525-D-25.0 B32344D5252A020 50 Hz Output IR kvar A 60 Hz Output IR kvar A CR μF Dimensions d×h mm Weight kg Quantity per box 5.0 5.4 6.0 6.5 3 × 19.0 75 × 160 0.3 6 6.3 6.9 7.5 8.2 3 × 24.0 75 × 160 0.5 6 8.3 9.1 10.0 11.0 3 × 32.0 75 × 198 0.6 6 10.4 11.4 12.5 13.7 3 × 40.0 85 × 198 0.8 4 12.5 13.7 15.0 16.5 3 × 48.0 85 × 273 1.1 4 16.7 18.3 20.0 21.9 3 × 64.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 20.8 22.9 25.0 27.4 3 × 80.0 85 × 348 1.5 4 25.0 27.4 30.0 32.9 3 × 96.0 85 × 348 1.5 4 FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 10 of 16 Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D Three-phase capacitors – VR = 600 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection Product / Type Ordering code MKP600-D-4.0 B32344D6051A000 MKP600-D-5.3 B32344D6061A300 MKP600-D-6.3 B32344D6071A500 MKP600-D-7.0 B32344D6081A300 MKP600-D-8.3 B32344D6101A000 MKP600-D-10.5 B32344D6121A500 MKP600-D-12.5 B32344D6151A000 MKP600-D-14.0 B32344D6161A700 MKP600-D-14.6 B32344D6171A500 MKP600-D-16.7 B32344D6201A000 MKP600-D-20.8 B32344D6251A000 50 Hz Output IR kvar A 60 Hz Output IR kvar A CR Weight μF Dimensions d×h mm Kg Quantity per box 4.0 3.9 5.0 4.7 3 × 12.0 75 × 198 0.5 6 5.3 5.1 6.3 6.1 3 × 15.5 75 × 198 0.5 6 6.3 6.0 7.5 7.2 3 × 18.5 75 × 198 0.5 6 7.0 6.7 8.3 8.0 3 × 20.5 75 × 198 0.6 6 8.3 8.0 10.0 9.6 3 × 24.5 75 × 198 0.6 6 10.5 10.1 12.5 12.1 3 × 31.0 85 × 198 0.8 4 12.5 12.1 15.0 14.5 3 × 37.0 85 × 273 0.8 4 14.0 13.4 16.7 16.1 3 × 41.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 14.6 14.0 17.5 16.8 3 × 43.0 85 × 273 1.2 4 16.7 16.0 20.0 19.2 3 × 49.0 85 × 273 1.5 4 20.8 20.1 25.0 24.1 3 × 61.5 85 × 348 1.5 4 FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 11 of 16 Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D Three-phase capacitors – VR = 660 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection Product / Type Ordering code MKP660-D-4.0 B32344D6051A060 MKP660-D-6.0 B32344D6071A560 MKP660-D-7.0 B32344D6081A360 MKP660-D-8.3 B32344D6101A060 MKP660-D-10.0 B32344D6121A560 MKP660-D-12.5 B32344D6151A060 MKP660-D-14.0 B32344D6161A760 MKP660-D-15.0 B32344D6171A560 MKP660-D-16.7 B32344D6201A060 50 Hz Output IR kvar A 60 Hz Output IR kvar A CR μF Dimensions d×h mm Weight Kg Quantity per box 4.0 3.3 5.0 3.9 3 × 10.0 75 x 198 0.3 6 6.0 4.9 7.5 5.9 3 × 15.0 75 x 198 0.3 6 7.0 5.6 8.3 6.7 3 × 17.0 85 x 198 0.5 4 8.3 6.5 10.0 7.8 3 × 20.0 85 x 198 0.6 4 10.0 8.2 12.5 9.8 3 × 25.0 85 x 273 0.8 4 12.5 9.8 15.0 11.8 3 × 30.0 85 x 273 1.1 4 14.0 11.1 16.7 13.3 3 × 34.0 85 x 273 1.2 4 15.0 11.8 17.5 14.1 3 × 36.0 85 x 348 1.5 4 16.7 13.4 20.0 16.1 3 × 41.0 85 x 348 1.5 4 FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 12 of 16 Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D 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 B32344-D have a ceramic discharge resistor pre-mounted at works; 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. FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 13 of 16 Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D 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. 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 IEC 60831 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 Frequency range 1 Displacement amplitude 6 h* 10 ... 55 Hz* 0.75 mm* *corresponding to max. 98.1 m/s” or 10 g 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. FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 14 of 16 Film capacitors – Power Factor Correction PhiCap capacitors B32344D****A*** B32344D / MKPxxx-D Mechanical protection The capacitor has to be installed in a way that mechanical damages and dents in the aluminium 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. Important: Please note that the „General Safety Recommendations for Power Capacitors“ by ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers´ Association (ZVEI) have to be observed in addition to the caution guidelines stated in the data sheet (Internet: www.epcos.com/pfc). FK PC PM PFC Please read Cautions and warnings and Important notes at the end of this document. March 2010 Page 15 of 16 Important notes The following applies to all products named in this publication: 1. Some parts of this publication contain statements about the suitability of our products for certain areas of application. These statements are based on our knowledge of typical requirements that are often placed on our products in the areas of application concerned. We nevertheless expressly point out that such statements cannot be regarded as binding statements about the suitability of our products for a particular customer application. As a 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. 3. The warnings, cautions and product-specific notes must be observed. 4. In order to satisfy certain technical requirements, some of the products described in this publication may contain substances subject to restrictions in certain jurisdictions (e.g. because they are classed as hazardous). Useful information on this will be found in our Material Data Sheets on the Internet (www.epcos.com/material). Should you have any more detailed questions, please contact our sales offices. 5. We constantly strive to improve our products. Consequently, the products described in this publication may change from time to time. The same is true of the corresponding product specifications. Please check therefore to what extent product descriptions and specifications contained in this publication are still applicable before or when you place an order. We also reserve the right to discontinue production and delivery of products. Consequently, we cannot guarantee that all products named in this publication will always be available. The aforementioned does not apply in the case of individual agreements deviating from the foregoing for customer-specific products. 6. Unless otherwise agreed in individual contracts, all orders are subject to the current version of the “General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services in the Electrical Industry” published by the German Electrical and Electronics Industry Association (ZVEI). 7. The trade names EPCOS, BAOKE, Alu-X, CeraDiode, CSMP, CSSP, CTVS, DeltaCap, DigiSiMic, DSSP, MiniBlue, MiniCell, MKK, MLSC, MotorCap, PCC, PhaseCap, PhaseCube, PhaseMod, PhiCap, SIFERRIT, SIFI, SIKOREL, SilverCap, SIMDAD, SiMic, SIMID, SineFormer, SIOV, SIP5D, SIP5K, ThermoFuse, WindCap are trademarks registered or pending in Europe and in other countries. Further information will be found on the Internet at www.epcos.com/trademarks. Page 16 of 16