Power Factor Capacitors and Harmonic Filters

35.0-1

September 2011

Power Factor Capacitors

and Harmonic Filters

Sheet 35 001

CA08104001E

Contents
Power Factor Capacitors and Harmonic Filters
Capacitor Application Considerations
Capacitor Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.0-2
NEC Code Requirements for Capacitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.0-2
Capacitor Switching Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.0-3
Installing Capacitors in a Plant Distribution System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.0-5
Locating Capacitors on Reduced Voltage
and Multi-Speed Motor Starters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.0-6
Harmonic Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.0-7
Capacitor Banks and Transformers Can Cause Resonance . . . . . . . . 35.0-7
Diagnosing a Potential Harmonics Related Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.0-7
Eliminating Harmonic Problems
Passive and Switched Harmonic Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.0-8
Motor Power Factor Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.0-9
Capacitor Application Tables for Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.0-11
600 Volts AC and Below
Low Voltage Power Factor Correction Capacitor Banks and Harmonic Filters
UNIPUMP Power Factor Correction Capacitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.1-1
Power Factor Correction Capacitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.1-3
Harmonic Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.1-3
UNIPAK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.1-4
Automatic Power Factor Correction Systems
AUTOVAR 300 Wall-Mounted up to 300 kVAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.2-1
AUTOVAR 300 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.2-2
AUTOVAR 600 Floor-Mounted up to 1200 kVAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.2-3
AUTOVAR 600 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.2-6
AUTOVAR Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.2-8
AUTOVAR Switched Harmonic Filter Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.2-10
Active Harmonic Filter-Harmonic Correction Unit (480V Max.)
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.3-1
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.3-5
Transient-Free Statically Switched Capacitor Bank
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.4-1
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.4-4
Metal-EnclosedMedium Voltage
UNIVAR XV (5 kV Class)
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.5-1
Layout Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.5-4
UNIVAR (15 kV Class)
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.5-6
Layout Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.5-7
Autovar MV
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.6-2
Layout Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.6-6
Specifications
See Eatons Product Specification Guide, available on CD or on the Web.
CSI Format: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995
2010
Fixed Power Factor Correction
EquipmentLV(UNIVAR) . . . . . . . . . . . Section 16280A
Section 23 35 33.11
Switched Power Factor Correction
Section 23 35 33.13
EquipmentLV (AUTOVAR) . . . . . . . . . . . Section 16280B
Switched Harmonic Filter
Section 26 35 26.11
EquipmentLV (AUTOVAR) . . . . . . . . . Section 16280C
Switched Power Factor
Section 23 35 33.17
CorrectionMV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 16280D
Switched Capacitor & Harmonic Filter
EquipmentMV (AUTOVAR) . . . . . . . . . . Section 16280E
Section 23 35 33.19

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Application Considerations

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Sheet 35 002

Capacitors

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Capacitor Selection
There are two basic types of capacitor
installations: individual capacitors on
linear or sinusoidal loads, and banks
of fixed or automatically switched
capacitors at the feeder or substation.

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Individual vs. Banked

Installations

Improved motor performance due

to more efficient power utilization
and reduced voltage drops
Motors and capacitors can be easily
relocated together
Easier to select the right capacitor
for the load
Reduced line losses
Increased system capacity

Advantages of bank installations at

the feeder or substation:

Advantages of individual capacitors

at the load:

Lower cost per kVAR

Total plant power factor improved
reduces or eliminates all forms of
kVAR charges
Automatic switching ensures exact
amount of power factor correction,
eliminates overcapacitance and
resulting overvoltages

Complete control. Capacitors cannot

cause problems on the line during
light load conditions
No need for separate switching.
Motor always operates with
capacitor

Table 35.0-1. Summary of Advantages/Disadvantages of Individual, Fixed Banks,

Automatic Banks, Combination
Method

Advantages

Disadvantages

Individual
capacitors

Most technically efficient, most flexible

Higher installation and maintenance cost

Fixed bank

Most economical, fewer installations

Less flexible, requires switches and/or

circuit breakers

Automatic
bank

Best for variable loads, prevents

overvoltages, low installation cost

Higher equipment cost

Combination

Most practical for larger numbers

of motors

Least flexible

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Selection Criteria

Load Size

The selection of the type of capacitor

installation will depend on advantages
and disadvantages of each type and
several plant variables, including load
type, load size, load constancy, load
capacity, motor starting methods and
manner of utility billing.

Facilities with large loads benefit from

a combination of individual load,
group load and banks of fixed and
automatically-switched capacitor
units. A small facility, on the other
hand, may require only one capacitor
at the service entrance.

Load Type

Sometimes, only an isolated trouble

spot requires power factor correction in
applications such as welding machines,
induction heaters or DC drives. If a
particular feeder serving a low power
factor load is corrected, it may raise
overall plant power factor enough that
additional capacitors are unnecessary.

If a facility has many large motors, 50 hp

and above, it is usually economical to
install one capacitor per motor and
switch the capacitor and motor together.
If there are many small motors, 1/2 to
25 hp, motors can be grouped with
one capacitor at a central point in the
distribution system. Often, the best
solution for plants with large and
small motors is to use both types
of capacitor installations.

Load Constancy

Load Capacity
If feeders or transformers are overloaded, or to add additional load to
already loaded lines, correction must
be applied at the load. If a facility has
surplus amperage, capacitor banks
can be installed at main feeders. If
load varies a great deal, automatic
switching is a good solution.

Utility Billing
The severity of the local electric utility
tariff for power factor will affect payback
and ROI. In many areas, an optimally
designed power factor correction
system will pay for itself in less than
two years.

National Electrical Code

Requirements for Capacitors
Nameplate kVAR: Tolerance +15, 0%.
Discharge resistors: Capacitors rated at
600V and less must reduce the charge
to less than 50V within 1 minute of
de-energization. Capacitors rated above
600V must reduce the charge within
5 minutes.
Continuous operation: Up to 135%
rated (nameplate) kVAR, including
the effects of 110% rated voltage
(121% kVAR), 15% capacitance
tolerance and harmonic voltages
over the fundamental frequency
(60 Hz).
Dielectric strength test: Twice the
rated AC voltage (or a DC voltage
4.3 times the AC rating for nonmetallized systems).
Overcurrent Protection: Fusing
between 1.65 and 2.5 times rated
current to protect case from rupture.
Does not preclude NEC requirement
for overcurrent protection in all three
ungrounded conductors.
Note: When capacitor is connected to
the load side of the motor overcurrent
protection, fused disconnects or breaker
protection is not required. Fuses are recommended for all other indoor applications.

If a facility operates around-the-clock

and has a constant load demand, fixed
capacitors offer the greatest economy.
If load is determined by eight-hour
shifts five days a week, use switched
units to decrease capacitance during
times of reduced load.

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Sheet 35 003

Switching Devices

Capacitor Switching Devices

Low Voltage Capacitor Switching
Circuit breakers and switches for use
with a capacitor must have a current
rating in excess of rated capacitor
current to provide for overcurrent from
overvoltages at fundamental frequency
and harmonic currents. The following
percent of the capacitor-rated current
should be used as a general guideline:
Fused and unfused
switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165%
Molded-case breaker or
equivalent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150%
DSII power circuit breakers . . . . . 135%
Magnum DS power
circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135%
Contactors:
Open type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135%
Enclosed type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150%
The NEC, Section 460.8(c)(4), requires
the disconnecting means to be rated
not less than 135% of the rated capacitor
current (for 600V and below). See
Page 35.0-4 for more information on
Low Voltage Capacitor Switching Devices.

Medium Voltage
Capacitor Switching
Capacitance switching constitutes
severe operating duty for a circuit
breaker. At the time the breaker opens
at near current zero the capacitor is
fully charged. After interruption, when
the alternating voltage on the source
side of the breaker reaches its opposite
maximum, the voltage that appears
across the contacts of the open breaker
is at least twice the normal peak lineto-neutral voltage of the circuit. If a
breakdown occurs across the open
contact the arc is re-established. Due
to the circuit constants on the supply
side of the breaker, the voltage across
the open contact can reach three times
the normal line-to-neutral voltage.
After it is interrupted and with
subsequent alternation of the supply
side voltage, the voltage across the
open contact is even higher.

ANSI Standard C37.06 (indoor oilless

circuit breakers) indicates the preferred
ratings of Eatons Type VCP-W vacuum
breaker. For capacitor switching
careful attention should be paid to
the notes accompanying the table.
The definition of the terms are in ANSI
Standard C37.04 Article 5.13 (for the
latest edition). The application guide
ANSI/IEEE Standard C37.012 covers
the method of calculation of the quantities covered by C37.06 Standard.
Note that the definitions in C37.04
make the switching of two capacitors
banks in close proximity to the switchgear bus a back-to-back mode of
switching. This classification requires
a definite purpose circuit breaker
(breakers specifically designed for
capacitance switching).
We recommend that such application
be referred to Eaton.
A breaker specified for capacitor
switching should include as applicable:
1. Rated maximum voltage.
2. Rated frequency.
3. Rated open wire line charging
switching current.
4. Rated isolated cable charging and
shunt capacitor switching current.
5. Rated back-to-back cable charging
and back-to-back capacitor
switching current.
6. Rated transient overvoltage factor.
7. Rated transient inrush current and
its frequency.
8. Rated interrupting time.
9. Rated capacitive current
switching life.
10. Grounding of system and
capacitor bank.
Loadbreak interrupter switches are
permitted by ANSI/IEEE Standard
C37.30 to switch capacitance but
they must have tested ratings for
the purpose. Refer to Eaton Type
MVS ratings.

Projects that anticipate requiring

capacitor bank switching or fault
interrupting should identify the
breakers that must have capacitive
current switching ratings on the equipment schedules and contract drawings
used for the project. Manufacturers
standard medium voltage breakers
meeting ANSI C37.xx are not all
rated for switching capacitive loads.
Special breakers are usually available
from vendors to comply with the
ANSI C37.012 (Application Guide
for Capacitor Current Switching)
and other applicable ANSI standards.
The use of capacitive current rated
breakers can affect the medium
voltage switchgear layout, thus early
identification of these capacitive loads
are critical to the design process.
For example, the standard 15 kV
Eaton 150 VCP-W 500, 1200A vacuum
breaker does not have a capacitive
current switching rating; however,
the 15 kV Eaton 150 VCP-W 25C,
1200A vacuum breaker does have the
following general purpose ratings:
25A rms cable charging
current switching
Isolated shunt capacitor bank
switching current ratings of
25A to 600A
Definite purpose back-to-back
capacitor switch ratings required
when two banks of capacitors are
independently switched from the
15 kV switchgear bus

The special breakers with these

capacitive current ratings do not have
UL labels, thus UL assembly ratings
are not available.
Contact Eaton for more details
on vacuum breaker and fused load
interrupter switch products with
capacitive switching current ratings
at medium voltages.

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Sheet 35 004

Switching Devices

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Table 35.0-2. Recommended Switching Devices

Capacitor Rating

Amperes

kVAR

Safety
Switch
Fuse Rating

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Capacitor
Rated
Current

MoldedCase Breaker
Trip Rating

Table 35.0-2. Recommended Switching Devices (Continued)

Power
Breaker
Trip Rating

240V

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2.5
5
7.5

Capacitor Rating

Amperes

kVAR

Safety
Switch
Fuse Rating

Capacitor
Rated
Current

MoldedCase Breaker
Trip Rating

Power
Breaker
Trip Rating

600V
6.0
12.0
18.0

15
20
30

15
20
30

15
20
30

5
7.5
10

4.8
7.2
9.6

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15
20

15
15
15

15
15
15

25

10
15
20

24.1
36.1
48.1

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60
80

40
70
90

40
50
70

15
20
25

14.4
19.2
24.1

25
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40

30
30
40

20
30
40

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25
30
45

60
72.2
108

100
125
200

100
125
175

90
100
150

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35
40

28.9
33.6
38.5

50
60
70

50
50
70

40
50
70

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50
60
75

120
144
180

200
250
300

200
225
275

175
200
250

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50
60

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48.1
57.8

80
80
100

70
100
100

70
70
90

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90
100
120

217
240
289

400
400
500

350
400
500

300
350
400

75
80
100

72.2
77.0
96.2

125
150
175

125
125
150

100
125
150

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125
135
150

301
325
361

500
600
600

500
500
600

450
500
500

120
125
150

115
120
144

200
200
250

175
200
225

175
175
200

30

180
200
225

433
480
541

800
800
900

700
800
900

600
700
800

160
180
200

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173
192

300
300
350

250
300
300

225
250
300

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240
250
270

578
602
650

1000
1000
1200

900
900
1000

800
900
1000

225
240
250

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231
241

400
400
400

350
350
400

300
350
350

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300
360
375

720
866
903

1200
1600
1500

1200
1200
1200

300
320
360

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306
347

500
600
600

500
500
600

400
500
500

375
400
450

361
385
433

600
700
800

600
600
700

500
600
600

480V

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5
7.5

2.41
6.01
9.0

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15
15

15
15
15

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15
15

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15
20

12.0
18.0
24.0

20
30
40

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30
40

20
30
40

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30
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36.1
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60
70

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70
70

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50
60

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45
50

48.1
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60.1

80
90
100

100
100
100

70
80
90

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75
80

72.2
90.2
96.2

125
150
175

125
150
150

100
125
150

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90
100
120

108
120
144

200
200
250

175
200
225

150
175
200

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125
150
160

150
180
192

250
300
350

225
300
300

200
250
300

40

180
200
225

216
241
271

400
400
500

350
400
500

300
350
400

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240
250
300

289
301
361

500
500
600

500
500
600

400
400
500

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320
360
375

385
433
451

700
800
800

600
700
700

600
600
600

400
450

481
541

800
900

800
900

800
800

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Switching device ratings are based on percentage of capacitor-rated

current as indicated (above). The interrupting rating of the switch must
be selected to match the system fault current available at the point
of capacitor application. Whenever a capacitor bank is purchased
with less than the ultimate kVAR capacity of the rack or enclosure, the
switch rating should be selected based on the ultimate kVAR capacity
not the initial installed capacity.

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Sheet 35 005

Capacitor Installation

Installing Capacitors in a
Plant Distribution System

Location CLine Side of Starter

At the Load

Because capacitors act as kVAR

generators, the most efficient place
to install them is directly at the motor,
where kVAR is consumed. Three
options or other low power factor load
exist for installing capacitors at the
motor. Use Figures 35.0-135.0-7, and
the information below to determine
which option is best for each motor.

Main Bus
or Feeder

Fused Switch or
Circuit Breaker

New motor installations in which

overloads can be sized in accordance with reduced current draw
Existing motors when no overload
change is required

Location BLine Side of Overload Relay

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Figure 35.0-2. Installing Capacitors Online

Refer to Pages 35.0-3 and 35.0-14 for

switching device considerations and
conductor sizing.

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When capacitors are connected to the

bus, feeder, motor control center or
switchboard, a disconnect and overcurrent protection must be provided.

Existing motors when overload

rating surpasses code (see Appendix
for NEC code requirements)

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Capacitor
Bank

When correcting entire plant loads,

capacitor banks can be installed at the
service entrance, if load conditions
and transformer size permits. If the
amount of correction is too large,
some capacitors can be installed at
individual motors or branch circuits.

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At the Service Feeder

Location AMotor Side of Overload Relay

Motors that are jogged, plugged,

reversed
Multi-speed motors
Starters with open transition and
starters that disconnect/reconnect
capacitor during cycle
Motors that start frequently
Motor loads with high inertia, where
disconnecting the motor with the
capacitor can turn the motor into
a self-excited generator

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Locating Capacitors on Motor Circuits

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Motor
Feed

Thermal
Overload

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Motor

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Fused Safety
Switch or Breaker

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Motor
Starter

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Install at
Location:

Capacitor
C

Capacitor
B

Figure 35.0-1. Locating Capacitors on Motor Circuits

Capacitor
A

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Locating Capacitors

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Locating Capacitors on Reduced Voltage and Multi-Speed Motors

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Start:
Close 6-7-2-3-4
Transfer:
Open 6-7
Line
Run:
Close 1-5

4A
7

Motor
Stator

3 B
6

Wye Start:
Close 1-2-3-7-8
Delta Run:
Close 1-2-3-4-5-6

2 C

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2
B

A
5
Motor
Stator

7
Line

1
8

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Figure 35.0-3. AutotransformerClosed Transition

Note: Connect capacitor on motor side of starting contacts (2, 3, 4)

at points ABC.

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C

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Start:
Close 1-2-3
Second Step:
Open 4-5-6
Third Step:
Close 7-8-9

Figure 35.0-6. Wye-Delta Starting

Note: Connect capacitor on motor side of starting contacts (1, 2, 3)
at points ABC.

3 A
Line
2 B

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Motor
Stator

1 C

Start:
Close 1-2-3
Run:
Close 4-5-6

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3 A

2 B

Note: Connect capacitor on motor side of starting contactor (1, 2, 3)

at points ABC.

1 C
A
Line

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Note: Connect capacitor on motor side of starting contactor (1, 2, 3)

at points ABC.

C
Motor
Stator

1
Start: Close 1-2-3
Run: Close 4-5-6

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Figure 35.0-7. Reactor Starting

3 B
2

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Motor
Stator

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Line

Figure 35.0-4. Series Resistance Starting

Figure 35.0-5. Part-Winding Starting

Note: Connect capacitor on motor side of starting contacts (1, 2, 3)
at points ABC.

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Sheet 35 007

Harmonic Considerations

Harmonic Considerations

If 350 kVAR of capacitors were used to improve power factor,

h would be:

A discussion of power system harmonics is incomplete

without discussing the effects of power factor correction
capacitors. In an industrial plant containing power factor
correction capacitors, harmonic currents and voltages can
be magnified considerably due to the interaction of the
capacitors with the service transformer. This is referred
to as harmonic resonance or parallel resonance. For a typical
plant containing power factor correction capacitors, the
resonant frequency (frequency at which amplification
occurs) normally falls in the vicinity of the 5th to the 13th
harmonic. Because nonlinear loads typically inject currents
at the 5th, 7th, 11th and 13th harmonics, a resonant or
near-resonant condition will often result if drives and
capacitors are installed on the same system, producing
the symptoms and problems with blown fuses, damaged
capacitors or failures in other portions of the electrical
distribution system.
Note: Capacitors themselves do not cause harmonics, but only
aggravate potential harmonic problems. Often, harmonic-related
problems do not show up until capacitors are applied for power
factor correction.

It is a common misconception that the problem of applying

capacitors in harmonic environments is limited to problems
caused for the capacitor itselfthat the capacitors lower
impedance at higher frequencies causes a current overload
into the capacitor and, therefore, must be removed. However,
the capacitor/harmonics problem must be viewed from a
power system standpoint. The capacitor-induced increase of
harmonic voltages and currents on a plants system may be
causing problems while the capacitor itself remains within its
acceptable current rating.

Capacitor Banks and Transformers

Can Cause Resonance
Capacitors and transformers can create dangerous
resonance conditions when capacitor banks are installed
at the service entrance. Under these conditions, harmonics
produced by nonlinear devices can be amplified many fold.
Problematic amplification of harmonics becomes more
likely as more kVAR is added to a system which contains a
significant amount of nonlinear load.
An estimate of the resonant harmonic frequency is found by
using the following formula:

h =

17,391
------------------ =
350

49.7 = 7.0

Because h falls right on the 7th harmonic, these capacitors

could create a harmful resonance condition if nonlinear
devices were present in the factory. In this case the capacitors
should be applied only as harmonic filtering assemblies.

Diagnosing a Potential
Harmonics Related Problem
Negative symptoms of harmonics on plant equipment
include blown fuses on capacitors, reduced motor life,
false or spurious operations of fuses or circuit breakers,
decreased life or increased noise in transformers or
mis-operation of electronic or microprocessor controls.
If one or more of these symptoms occurs with regularity,
then the following steps should be taken.
1. If the plant contains power factor correction capacitors,
the current into the capacitors should be measured
using a true rms current meter. If this value is higher
than the capacitors rated current at the system voltage
(by >5% or so), the presence of harmonic voltage
distortion is likely.
2. Conduct a paper audit of the plants harmonic-producing
loads and system configuration. This analysis starts
with the gathering of kVA or horsepower data on all the
major nonlinear devices in the plant, all capacitors, and
rating information on service entrance transformer(s).
This data is analyzed to determine whether the
conditions are present to create unfavorable levels
of harmonics.
3. If the electrical distribution system is complexe.g.,
multiple service entrances, distributed capacitors
or if the paper audit is incomplete or considered to be
too burdensome, the most definitive way to determine
whether harmonics are causing a problem is through an
on-site plant audit. This audit involves an inspection of
the electrical system layout and connected loads, as well
as harmonic measurements taken at strategic locations.
This data can then be assembled and analyzed to obtain
a clear and concise understanding of the power system.

kVA sys
-----------------kVAR
kVA sys = Short-Circuit Capacity of the System
kVAR = Amount of Capacitor kVAR on the Line
h = The Harmonic Number referred to a 60 Hz Base
h =

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If h is near the values of the major harmonics generated

by a nonlinear devicei.e., 3, 5, 7, 11then the resonance
circuit will greatly increase harmonic distortion.

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For example, if a plant has a 1500 kVA transformer with a

5-1/2% impedance and the short-circuit rating of the utility is
48,000 kVA, then kVAsys would equal 17,391 kVA.

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Harmonic Considerations

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Eliminating Harmonic
Problems
When power factor correction is
required in the presence of nonlinear
loads, or the amount of harmonic
distortion must be reduced to solve
power quality problems or avoid
penalties, the most reliable, lowest
cost solution is often realized with
the use of harmonic filters.

Passive and Switched

Harmonic Filters
A shunt harmonic filter (see
Figure 35.0-8) is, essentially, a power
factor correction capacitor combined
with a series iron core reactor. A filter
provides power factor correction at
the fundamental frequency and
becomes an inductance (like a motor)
at frequencies higher than its tuning
point. Most harmonic filters are tuned
below the 5th harmonic. Therefore, the
filter provides an inductive impedance
path to those currents at harmonic
frequencies created by nearly all
three-phase non-linear loads (5th, 7th,
11th, 13th, etc.). Because the filter is
not capacitive at these frequencies, the
plant electrical system can no longer
resonate at these frequencies and can
not magnify the harmonic voltages
and currents.

A shunt harmonic filter therefore

accomplishes three things:
1. Provides power factor correction.
2. Prevents harmonic overvoltages
due to resonance.
3. Reduces voltage harmonic
distortion and transformer
harmonic loading at frequencies
above its tuning point.
In some circumstances, a harmonic
resonance condition may accrue
gradually over time as capacitors and
nonlinear loads are installed in a plant.
The replacement of such capacitors
with harmonic filters in order to
correct a problem may be prohibitively
expensive. Custom-designed harmonic
filters which are able to eliminate
problems associated with resonance
at any particular frequency while
providing an extremely low amount
of power factor correction capacitance.
These low kVAR filters are therefore
able to provide the same amount of
filtering capacity as a much larger
conventional filter, but at a lower cost.

Phase
A
B
C

Reactor

Capacitor
Bank

Figure 35.0-8. Shunt Harmonic Filter

Solutions for Systems

with High Harmonics
If the plant loads vary, then a switched
capacitor/filter bank is recommended.
For systems with widely varying loads
where harmonic cancellation is the
primary goal, a Harmonic Correction
Unit (HCU) is recommended.

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Sheet 35 009

Motor Power Factor Correction

Motor Power Factor

Correction
Tables 35.0-3 and 35.0-4 contain
suggested maximum capacitor ratings
for induction motors switched with
the capacitor. The data is general in
nature and representative of general
purpose induction motors of standard
design. The preferable means to select
capacitor ratings is based on the
maximum recommended kVAR
information available from the motor
manufacturer. If this is not possible
or feasible, the tables can be used.
An important point to remember
is that if the capacitor used with the
motor is too large, self-excitation may
cause a motor-damaging overvoltage
when the motor and capacitor combination is disconnected from the line.
In addition, high transient torques
capable of damaging the motor shaft
or coupling can occur if the motor
is reconnected to the line while
rotating and still generating a voltage
of self-excitation.

Definitions
kVARrating of the capacitor in
reactive kilovolt-amperes. This value
is approximately equal to the motor
no-load magnetizing kilovars.
% ARpercent reduction in line
current due to the capacitor. A capacitor
located on the motor side of the overload relay reduces line current through
the relay. Therefore, a different overload relay and/or setting may be
necessary. The reduction in line current
may be determined by measuring line
current with and without the capacitor
or by calculation as follows:
(Original PF)
% AR = 100 100
(Improved PF)
If a capacitor is used with a lower kVAR
rating than listed in tables, the % AR
can be calculated as follows:
Actual kVAR
% AR = Listed % AR
kVAR in Table
The tables can also be used for other
motor ratings as follows:
A. For standard 60 Hz motors
operating at 50 Hz:
kVAR = 1.71.4 of kVAR listed
% AR = 1.81.35 of % AR listed
B. For standard 50 Hz motors
operating at 50 Hz:
kVAR = 1.41.1 of kVAR listed
% AR = 1.41.05 of % AR listed
C. For standard 60 Hz wound-rotor
motors:
kVAR = 1.1 of kVAR listed
% AR= 1.05 of % AR listed
Note: For A, B, C, the larger multipliers apply
for motors of higher speeds; i.e., 3600 rpm =
1.7 mult., 1800 rpm = 1.65 mult., etc.

To derate a capacitor used on a system

voltage lower than the capacitor
voltage rating, such as a 240V
capacitor used on a 208V system,
use the following formula:

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Actual kVAR =
2

( Applied Voltage )
Nameplate kVAR ------------------------------------------------------2
( Nameplate Voltage )
For the kVAC required to correct the
power factor from a given value of
COS 1 to COS 2, the formula is:

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kVAC = kW (tan phase1tan phase2)

Capacitors cause a voltage rise.
At light load periods the capacitive
voltage rise can raise the voltage at
the location of the capacitors to an
unacceptable level. This voltage rise
can be calculated approximately by
the formula
MVA r
% VR =

MVA SC
MVAR is the capacitor rating
and MVASC is the system shortcircuit capacity.
With the introduction of variable speed
drives and other harmonic current
generating loads, the capacitor
impedance value determined must
not be resonant with the inductive
reactances of the system. This matter
is discussed further under the heading
Harmonics and Nonlinear Loads.

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Motor Power Factor Correction

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Useful Capacitor Formulas

B. Miscellaneous

Nomenclature: C = Capacitance in F
V = Voltage
A = Current
K = 1000

kW
1. Power Factor = Cos = ---------kVA

kW
Tan = ----------kVA

A. Additional Data
1. Simplified Voltage Rise:

2. Losses Reduction:

Original PF 2
% L.R. = 100 100 -----------------------------------
Improved PF
3. Operation at other than rated voltage and frequency
Note: Use of voltages and frequencies above the rated
values can be dangerous. Consult the factory for any
unusual operating conditions.

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ThreePhase

2. kW =

V A PF
--------------------------10 3

3 V A PF
----------------------------------------10 3

3. kVA =

VA
-------------10 3

3VA
---------------------------10 3

10 3
4. Line Current Amperes = kVA
--------------------------V

kVA 10 3
--------------------------3V

a. Reduced Voltage:

Actual Voltage 2
Actual kVAR (Output) = Rated kVAR -----------------------------------------
Rated Voltage
b. Reduced Frequency:

Actual Freq. 2
Actual kVAR = Rated kVAR ---------------------------------
Rated Freq.

5. Capacitor Current (Amperes) = ( 2f )CV 10 6

also:

kVAR 10 3
------------------------------V

kVAR 10 3
------------------------------3V

kW (kW Motor Input)

6. kVA = -------PF
hp 0.746
7. kW (Motor Input) = ---------------------------efficiency

c. Examples:

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SinglePhase

kVAR (Cap.) % Transformer Reactance

% L.R. = ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------kVA(Transformer)

(a) Voltage Reduction:

208 2
kVAR (208) = kVAR (240) ---------- = 0.75
240

8. Approx. Motor kVA = Motor hp (at full load)

(10 kVAR @ 240V = 7.5 kVAR @ 208V)

120 2
kVAR (120) = kVAR (240) ---------- = 0.25
240
(10 kVAR @ 240V = 2.5 kVAR @ 120V)

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(b) Frequency Reduction:

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50
kVAR (50 Hz) = kVAR (60 Hz) ------ = 0.83
60

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Sheet 35 011

Application ConsiderationsMotors
Table 35.0-3. Suggested Maximum Capacitor Ratings
Induction
Motor hp
Rating

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Number of Poles and Nominal Motor Speed in RPM

23600 RPM
Capacitor
kVAR

41800 RPM

Current
Capacitor
Reduction kVAR
%

61200 RPM

Current
Capacitor
Reduction kVAR
%

8900 RPM

10720 RPM

12600 RPM

Current
Capacitor
Reduction kVAR
%

Current
Capacitor
Reduction kVAR
%

Current
Capacitor
Reduction kVAR
%

Current
Reduction
%

Used for High Efficiency Motors and Older Design (Pre T-Frame) Motors

3
5
7.5

1.5
2
2.5

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12
11

1.5
2
2.5

15
13
12

1.5
2
3

20
17
15

2
3
4

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25
22

2.5
4
5

35
32
30

3
4
6

41
37
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10
15
20

3
4
5

10
9
9

3
4
5

11
10
10

3
5
6

14
13
12

5
6
7.5

21
18
16

6
8
9

27
23
21

7.5
9
12.5

31
27
25

25
30
40

6
7
9

9
8
8

6
7
9

10
9
9

7.5
9
10

11
11
10

9
10
12.5

15
14
13

10
12.5
15

20
18
16

15
17.5
20

23
22
20

50
60
75

12.5
15
17.5

8
8
8

10
15
17.5

9
8
8

12.5
15
17.5

10
10
10

15
17.5
20

12
11
10

20
22.5
25

15
15
14

25
27.5
35

19
19
18

100
125
150

22.5
27.5
30

8
8
8

20
25
30

8
8
8

25
30
35

9
9
9

27.5
30
37.5

10
10
10

35
40
50

13
13
12

40
50
50

17
16
15

200
250
300

40
50
60

8
8
8

37.5
45
50

8
7
7

40
50
60

9
8
8

50
60
60

10
9
9

60
70
80

12
11
11

60
75
90

14
13
12

350
400
450
500

60
75
75
75

8
8
8
8

60
60
75
75

7
6
6
6

75
75
80
85

8
8
8
8

75
85
90
100

9
9
9
9

90
95
100
100

10
10
9
9

95
100
110
120

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11
11
10

T-Frame NEMA Design B Motors

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2
3
5

1
1.5
2

14
14
14

1
1.5
2.5

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23
22

1.5
2
3

30
28
26

2
3
4

42
38
31

2
3
4

40
40
40

3
4
5

50
49
49

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7.5
10
15

2.5
4
5

14
14
12

3
4
5

20
18
18

4
5
6

21
21
20

5
6
7.5

28
27
24

5
7.5
8

38
36
32

6
8
10

45
38
34

33

20
25
30

6
7.5
8

12
12
11

6
7.5
8

17
17
16

7.5
8
10

19
19
19

9
10
15

23
23
22

10
12.5
15

29
25
24

12.5
17.5
20

30
30
30

34

40
50
60

12.5
15
17.5

12
12
12

15
17.5
20

16
15
15

15
20
22.5

19
19
17

17.5
22.5
25

21
21
20

20
22.5
30

24
24
22

25
30
35

30
30
28

35

75
100
125

20
22.5
25

12
11
10

25
30
35

14
14
12

25
30
35

15
12
12

30
35
40

17
16
14

35
40
45

21
15
15

40
45
50

19
17
17

36

150
200
250

30
35
40

10
10
11

40
50
60

12
11
10

40
50
60

12
11
10

50
70
80

14
14
13

50
70
90

13
13
13

60
90
100

17
17
17

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300
350
400

45
50
75

11
12
10

70
75
80

10
8
8

75
90
100

12
12
12

100
120
130

14
13
13

100
120
140

13
13
13

120
135
150

17
15
15

38

450
500

80
100

8
8

90
120

8
9

120
150

10
12

140
160

12
12

160
180

14
13

160
180

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15

For use with three-phase, 60 Hz NEMA Classification B motors to raise full load power factor to approximately 95%.

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Table 35.0-4. Suggested Capacitor Ratings, in kVARs, for NEMA Design C, D and Wound-Rotor Motors
Induction
Motor Rating (hp)

Design C Motor
1800 and 1200 r/Minimum

Design D Motor
1200 r/Minimum

900 r/Minimum

Wound-Rotor
Motor

15
20
25

5
5
6

5
6
6

5
6
6

5.5
7
7

24

30
40
50

7.5
10
12

9
12
15

10
12
15

11
13
17.5

25

60
75
100

17.5
19
27

18
22.5
27

18
22.5
30

20
25
33

26

125
150
200

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37.5
45

37.5
45
60

37.5
45
60

40
50
65

250
300

54
65

70
90

70
75

75
85

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Note: Use motor manufacturers recommended kVAR as published in the performance data sheets for specific motor types:
drip-proof, TEFC, severe duty, high efficiency and NEMA design.

Table 35.0-5. 2400 Volts and 4160 Volt Motors NEMA Design B

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Induction
Motor
Rating (hp)

3600 RPM 2

1800 RPM 4

1200RPM 6

900 RPM 8

720 RPM 10

600 RPM 12

kVAR

kVAR

kVAR

kVAR

kVAR

kVAR

Current
Reduction %

Current
Reduction %

Current
Reduction %

Current
Reduction %

Current
Reduction %

Current
Reduction %

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100
120
150
200

25
25
25
50

8
7
7
7

25
25
25
50

10
9
8
8

25
25
25
50

11
10
9
9

25
25
25
50

11
10
9
9

25
25
25
50

12
11
11
10

25
50
50
75

16
15
14
14

32

250
300
350
400

50
50
50
75

7
7
6
6

50
50
50
75

7
7
6
6

50
75
75
75

8
8
8
7

75
75
75
100

9
9
9
9

75
75
75
100

10
9
9
9

75
100
100
100

14
13
12
11

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450
500
600
700

75
75
75
100

6
5
5
5

75
75
100
100

6
6
6
6

75
100
100
125

6
6
6
6

100
125
125
150

9
9
8
8

100
125
150
150

9
9
9
8

125
125
150
150

10
9
9
8

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800
900
1000
1250

100
125
150
200

5
5
5
5

150
150
200
200

6
6
6
6

150
200
250
250

6
6
5
5

150
200
250
300

7
7
6
6

200
250
250
300

8
8
7
6

200
250
250
300

8
8
7
6

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Table 35.0-6. NEMA Design B and C 2300 and 4000V Motors (after 1956)

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Nominal Motor Speed in RPM and Number of Poles

Induction
Motor
Rating (hp)

3600 RPM 2

1800 RPM 4

1200 RPM 6

900 RPM 8

720 RPM 10

600 RPM 12

kVAR

kVAR

kVAR

kVAR

kVAR

Current
Reduction %

kVAR

Current
Reduction %

Current
Reduction %

Current
Reduction %

Current
Reduction %

Current
Reduction %

NEMA Design B 2300 and 4000V Motors (after 1956)

100
120
150
200
250

25
25
25
25
30

7
7
7
7
7

25
25
25
25
30

10
9
8
6
5

25
25
25
50
50

11
10
8
8
8

25
25
25
50
50

11
10
9
9
9

25
25
50
50
75

12
11
11
10
10

25
50
50
75
100

17
15
15
14
14

300
350
400
450
500

50
50
50
75
75

7
6
5
5
5

50
50
50
50
75

5
5
5
5
5

75
75
75
75
100

8
8
6
6
6

75
75
100
100
125

9
9
9
8
8

75
75
100
100
125

9
9
9
8
8

100
100
100
100
125

12
11
10
8
8

600
700
800
900
1000
1250

75
100
100
125
150
200

5
5
5
5
5
5

100
100
125
150
200
200

5
5
5
5
5
5

100
100
125
200
250
250

5
5
5
5
5
5

125
125
150
200
250
300

7
7
7
6
6
6

125
150
150
250
250
300

8
8
8
7
7
6

125
150
150
250
250
300

8
8
8
7
7
6

25
25

11
11

NEMA Design C 2300 and 4000V Motors (after 1956)

100
125
150
200
250

25
25
25
50
50

11
11
9
9
8

25
25
25
50
50

11
11
9
9
9

25
25
50
50
50

11
11
9
9
9

300
350

50
50

6
6

75
75

9
8

75
75

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Application ConsiderationsSystem kVAR Selection

Table 35.0-7. Multipliers to Determine Capacitor Kilovars Required for Power Factor Correction

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Original
Power
Factor

Corrected Power Factor

0.80

0.81

0.82

0.83

0.84

0.85

0.86

0.87

0.88

0.89

0.90

0.91

0.92

0.93

0.94

0.95

0.96

0.97

0.98

0.99

1.0

0.50
0.51
0.52
0.53
0.54

0.982
0.937
0.893
0.850
0.809

1.008
0.962
0.919
0.876
0.835

1.034
0.989
0.945
0.902
0.861

1.060
1.015
0.971
0.928
0.887

1.086
1.041
0.997
0.954
0.913

1.112
1.067
1.023
0.980
0.939

1.139
1.094
1.050
1.007
0.966

1.165
1.120
1.076
1.033
0.992

1.192
1.147
1.103
1.060
1.019

1.220
1.175
1.131
1.088
1.047

1.248
1.203
1.159
1.116
1.075

1.276
1.231
1.187
1.144
1.103

1.306
1.261
1.217
1.174
1.133

1.337
1.292
1.248
1.205
1.164

1.369
1.324
1.280
1.237
1.196

1.403
1.358
1.314
1.271
1.230

1.440
1.395
1.351
1.308
1.267

1.481
1.436
1.392
1.349
1.308

1.529
1.484
1.440
1.397
1.356

1.589
1.544
1.500
1.457
1.416

1.732
1.687
1.643
1.600
1.559

0.55
0.56
0.57
0.58
0.59

0.769
0.730
0.692
0.655
0.619

0.795
0.756
0.718
0.681
0.645

0.821
0.782
0.744
0.707
0.671

0.847
0.808
0.770
0.733
0.697

0.873
0.834
0.796
0.759
0.723

0.899
0.860
0.822
0.785
0.749

0.926
0.887
0.849
0.812
0.776

0.952
0.913
0.875
0.838
0.802

0.979
0.940
0.902
0.865
0.829

1.007
0.968
0.930
0.893
0.857

1.035
0.996
0.958
0.921
0.885

1.063
1.024
0.986
0.949
0.913

1.093
1.054
1.016
0.979
0.943

1.124
1.085
1.047
1.010
0.974

1.156
1.117
1.079
1.042
1.006

1.190
1.151
1.113
1.076
1.040

1.227
1.188
1.150
1.113
1.077

1.268
1.229
1.191
1.154
1.118

1.316
1.277
1.239
1.202
1.166

1.376
1.337
1.299
1.262
1.226

1.519
1.480
1.442
1.405
1.369

0.60
0.61
0.62
0.63
0.64

0.583
0.549
0.516
0.483
0.451

0.609
0.575
0.542
0.509
0.474

0.635
0.601
0.568
0.535
0.503

0.661
0.627
0.594
0.561
0.529

0.687
0.653
0.620
0.587
0.555

0.713
0.679
0.646
0.613
0.581

0.740
0.706
0.673
0.640
0.608

0.766
0.732
0.699
0.666
0.634

0.793
0.759
0.726
0.693
0.661

0.821
0.787
0.754
0.721
0.689

0.849
0.815
0.782
0.749
0.717

0.877
0.843
0.810
0.777
0.745

0.907
0.873
0.840
0.807
0.775

0.938
0.904
0.871
0.838
0.806

0.970
0.936
0.903
0.870
0.838

1.004
0.970
0.937
0.904
0.872

1.041
1.007
0.974
0.941
0.909

1.082
1.048
1.015
0.982
0.950

1.130
1.096
1.063
1.030
0.998

1.190
1.156
1.123
1.090
1.068

1.333
1.299
1.266
1.233
1.201

0.65
0.66
0.67
0.68
0.69

0.419
0.388
0.358
0.328
0.299

0.445
0.414
0.384
0.354
0.325

0.471
0.440
0.410
0.380
0.351

0.497
0.466
0.436
0.406
0.377

0.523
0.492
0.462
0.432
0.403

0.549
0.518
0.488
0.458
0.429

0.576
0.545
0.515
0.485
0.456

0.602
0.571
0.541
0.511
0.482

0.629
0.598
0.568
0.538
0.509

0.657
0.626
0.596
0.566
0.537

0.685
0.654
0.624
0.594
0.565

0.713
0.682
0.652
0.622
0.593

0.743
0.712
0.682
0.652
0.623

0.774
0.743
0.713
0.683
0.654

0.806
0.775
0.745
0.715
0.686

0.840
0.809
0.779
0.749
0.720

0.877
0.846
0.816
0.786
0.757

0.918
0.887
0.857
0.827
0.798

0.966
0.935
0.905
0.875
0.846

1.026
0.995
0.965
0.935
0.906

1.169
1.138
1.108
1.078
1.049

0.70
0.71
0.72
0.73
0.74

0.270
0.242
0.214
0.186
0.159

0.296
0.268
0.240
0.212
0.185

0.322
0.294
0.266
0.238
0.211

0.348
0.320
0.292
0.264
0.237

0.374
0.346
0.318
0.290
0.263

0.400
0.372
0.344
0.316
0.289

0.427
0.399
0.371
0.343
0.316

0.453
0.425
0.397
0.369
0.342

0.480
0.452
0.424
0.396
0.369

0.508
0.480
0.452
0.424
0.397

0.536
0.508
0.480
0.452
0.425

0.564
0.536
0.508
0.480
0.453

0.594
0.566
0.538
0.510
0.483

0.625
0.597
0.569
0.541
0.514

0.657
0.629
0.601
0.573
0.546

0.691
0.663
0.635
0.607
0.580

0.728
0.700
0.672
0.644
0.617

0.769
0.741
0.713
0.685
0.658

0.817
0.789
0.761
0.733
0.706

0.877
0.849
0.821
0.793
0.766

1.020
0.992
0.964
0.936
0.909

0.75
0.76
0.77
0.78
0.79

0.132
0.105
0.079
0.052
0.026

0.158
0.131
0.105
0.078
0.052

0.184
0.157
0.131
0.104
0.078

0.210
0.183
0.157
0.130
0.104

0.236
0.209
0.183
0.156
0.130

0.262
0.235
0.209
0.182
0.156

0.289
0.262
0.236
0.209
0.183

0.315
0.288
0.262
0.235
0.209

0.342
0.315
0.289
0.262
0.236

0.370
0.343
0.317
0.290
0.264

0.398
0.371
0.345
0.318
0.292

0.426
0.399
0.373
0.346
0.320

0.456
0.429
0.403
0.376
0.350

0.487
0.460
0.434
0.407
0.381

0.519
0.492
0.466
0.439
0.413

0.553
0.526
0.500
0.473
0.447

0.590
0.563
0.537
0.510
0.484

0.631
0.604
0.578
0.551
0.525

0.679
0.652
0.626
0.599
0.573

0.739
0.712
0.685
0.659
0.633

0.882
0.855
0.829
0.802
0.776

0.80
0.81
0.82
0.83
0.84

0.000 0.026 0.052 0.078

0.000 0.026 0.052
0.000 0.026
0.000

0.104
0.078
0.052
0.026
0.000

0.130
0.104
0.078
0.052
0.026

0.157
0.131
0.105
0.079
0.053

0.183
0.157
0.131
0.105
0.079

0.210
0.184
0.158
0.132
0.106

0.238
0.212
0.186
0.160
0.134

0.266
0.240
0.214
0.188
0.162

0.294
0.268
0.242
0.216
0.190

0.324
0.298
0.272
0.246
0.220

0.355
0.329
0.303
0.277
0.251

0.387
0.361
0.335
0.309
0.283

0.421
0.395
0.369
0.343
0.317

0.458
0.432
0.406
0.380
0.354

0.499
0.473
0.447
0.421
0.395

0.547
0.521
0.495
0.469
0.443

0.609
0.581
0.555
0.529
0.503

0.750
0.724
0.698
0.672
0.646

0.000 0.027 0.053 0.080

0.000 0.026 0.053
0.000 0.027
0.000

0.108
0.081
0.055
0.028
0.000

0.136
0.109
0.083
0.056
0.028

0.164
0.137
0.111
0.084
0.056

0.194
0.167
0.141
0.114
0.086

0.225
0.198
0.172
0.145
0.117

0.257
0.230
0.204
0.177
0.149

0.291
0.264
0.238
0.211
0.183

0.328
0.301
0.275
0.248
0.220

0.369
0.342
0.316
0.289
0.261

0.417
0.390
0.364
0.337
0.309

0.477
0.450
0.424
0.397
0.369

0.620
0.593
0.567
0.540
0.512

0.000 0.028 0.058 0.089

0.000 0.030 0.061
0.000 0.031
0.000

0.121
0.093
0.063
0.032
0.000

0.155
0.127
0.097
0.066
0.034

0.192
0.164
0.134
0.103
0.071

0.233
0.205
0.175
0.144
0.112

0.281
0.253
0.223
0.192
0.160

0.341
0.313
0.283
0.252
0.220

0.484
0.456
0.426
0.395
0.363

0.000 0.037 0.079 0.126

0.000 0.041 0.089
0.000 0.048
0.000

0.186
0.149
0.108
0.060
0.000

0.329
0.292
0.251
0.203
0.143

0.85
0.86
0.87
0.88
0.89
0.90
0.91
0.92
0.93
0.94
0.95
0.96
0.97
0.98
0.99

Note: To obtain required capacitor kVAR:

1. Get PF correction factor from Table 35.0-7 above.
2. Required capacitor kVAR = kW load x factor.

How Much kVAR Do I Need?

The unit for rating power factor
capacitors is kVAR, equal to 1000
volt-amperes of reactive power. The
kVAR rating signifies how much reactive power the capacitor will provide.
Instructions:
1. Find the present power factor
in column 1.
2. Read across to optimum power
factor column.

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4. You need 250 kVAR to bring your

plant to 95% power factor.

Example:

If you dont know the existing power

factor level of your plant, you will
have to calculate it before using the
table above. To calculate existing
power factor:
kW divided by kVA = Power Factor.

1. Find 0.73 in column 1.

2. Read across to 0.95 column.
3. Multiply 0.607 by 410 = 249
(round to 250).
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3. Multiply that number by

kW demand.

If your plant consumed 410 kW, was

currently operating at 73% power factor
and you wanted to correct power factor
to 95%, you would:

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35.0-14 Power Factor Capacitors and Harmonic Filters

Application Considerations

September 2011
Sheet 35 014

Application ConsiderationsCapacitors

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Table 35.0-8. Recommended Feeder Wire Sizes, Switches and Fuses for Three-Phase, 60 Hz Capacitors
kVAR

240V
Current
(Amps)

23

480V
Wire
Size

Fuse
(Amps)

Switch
(Amps)

600V

Current
(Amps)

Wire
Size

Fuse
(Amps)

Switch
(Amps)

Current
(Amps)

Wire
Size

Fuse
(Amps)

Switch
(Amps)

14
14

1.0
1.4

14
14

3
3

30
30

1.2
1.8

3
3

30
30

0.5
1
1.5

1.2
2.4
3.6

14
14
14

3
6
6

30
30
30

2
2.5
3

4.8
6.0
7.2

14
14
14

10
10
15

30
30
30

2.4
3.0
3.6

14
14
14

6
6
6

30
30
30

1.9
2.4
2.9

14
14
14

6
6
6

30
30
30

9.6
12
14

14
14
14

20
20
25

30
30
30

4.8
6.0
7.2

14
14
14

10
10
15

30
30
30

3.8
4.8
5.8

14
14
14

10
10
10

30
30
30

7.5
8
10

18
19
24

12
10
10

30
35
40

30
60
60

9.0
9.6
12

14
14
14

15
20
20

30
30
30

7.2
7.7
9.6

14
14
14

15
15
20

30
30
30

12.5
15
17.5

30
36
42

8
8
6

50
60
80

60
60
100

15
18
21

14
12
10

25
30
40

30
30
60

12
14
17

14
14
12

20
25
30

30
30
30

20
22.5
25

48
54
60

6
4
4

80
100
100

100
100
100

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27
30

10
10
8

40
50
50

60
60
60

19
22
24

10
10
10

35
40
40

60
60
60

30
35
40

72
84
96

3
2
1

125
150
175

200
200
200

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42
48

8
6
6

60
80
80

60
100
100

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34
38

8
8
6

50
60
80

60
60
100

45
50
60

108
120
144

1/0
2/0
3/0

200
200
250

200
200
400

54
60
72

4
4
2

100
100
125

100
100
200

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48
58

6
6
4

90
100
100

100
100
100

31

75
80
90

180
192
216

250M
300M
350M

300
350
400

400
400
400

90
96
108

1/0
1/0
1/0

150
175
200

200
200
200

72
77
86

3
3
1

125
150
150

200
200
200

32

100
120
125

241
289
300

400M
(2)3/0
(2)3/0

400
500
500

400
600
600

120
144
150

2/0
3/0
3/0

200
200
250

200
200
400

96
115
120

1
2/0
2/0

175
200
200

200
200
200

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150
180
200

361
432
481

(2)250M
(2)350M
(2)400M

600
750
800

600
800
800

180
216
241

250M
350M
400M

300
400
400

400
400
400

144
173
192

3/0
250M
300M

250
300
350

400
400
400

34

240
250
300

289
300
361

(2)3/0
(2)4/0
(2)250M

500
500
600

600
600
600

231
241
289

400M
400M
(2)3/0

400
400
500

400
400
600

35

360
400

432
480

(2)350M
(2)500M

750
800

800
800

346
384

(2)250M
(2)300M

600
650

600
800

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25

4
5
6

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27
28
29
30

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90C Copper Type THHN, XHHW or equivalent, applied at 75C ampacity. Rate current based on operation at rated voltage, frequency and kVAR.
Consult National Electrical Code for other wire types. Above size based on 30C Ambient Operation. (Refer to NEC Table 310.16.)

Note: Fuses furnished within Capacitor Assembly may be rated at higher value than shown in this table. The table is correct for field
installations and reflects the manufacturers suggested rating for overcurrent protection and disconnect means in compliance with the
National Electrical Code. Fuses used internally in capacitor banks are not sized by this chart.

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Power Factor Capacitors and Harmonic Filters

600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011

35.1-1

Sheet 35 015

General Description

UNIPUMP Power Factor

Correction Capacitors

Features

Configuration

Outer case: Heavy, No. 14 gauge

steel finished with durable baked-on
enamel. Integral strap mounting
bracket with keyhole at top for pole
or wall installation. No knockouts

Capacitor Cells
Terminals: Insulated finger-safe
terminals rated for 3 kVAC withstand
Dielectric fill: Cells use soft organic
polymer resinResinol
Eliminates potential for corona/
partial discharge/electrochemical
oxidation
Excellent heat dissipation
Flash point: +444F (+229C)
Fire point: +840F (+449C)
Design: Self-healing metallized high
crystalline polypropylene with ramp
metallization film. Total losses less
than 0.45 watt per kVAR. (Dielectric
losses less than 0.2 watt per kVAR)

UNIPUMP

General Description
Non-fused capacitors for outdoor
irrigation and oil field installations.

Designed expressly for outdoor

pumping applications
Pole or wall mounting
Small, light-weight enclosure
for easy installation
SO-WA type flexible cable
facilitates installation (4-conductor)
Gland-type weatherproof bushings
Strong outer case
UL and CSA listed

Application Description
Outdoor irrigation and oil and gas
field pumping.

Ramp metallization: Provides thicker

film at higher current density areas,
allowing for reduced internal losses,
lower operating temperatures and
longer life expectancy. Also prevents
chain reaction breakdown by limiting
propagation of film vaporization
Pressure sensitive interrupter:
Built-in UL recognized three-phase
pressure-sensitive interrupter and
thermally or mechanically activated
disconnecting link removes capacitor from the supply before dangerous pressure buildup or excessive
fault current. Bulged capacitor cell
top provides easy visual indication
of interrupter operation
Ceramic discharge resistors: Reduce
residual voltage to less than 50V
within one minute of de-energization. Selected for 20-year nominal
life. Exceeds NEC requirements
Capacitor operating temperature:
40 to +115F (40 to +46C)
Case: Weatherproof aluminum
housing
Warranty: The longest in the
industryfive full years of
warranty on capacitor cells

Case
Size

Cable
Size

Shipping Weight
in Lbs (kg)

Catalog
Number

240 Vac

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2.5
3

4.8
6.0
7.2

AA
AA
AA

14.0
14.0
14.0

10.0 (4.7)
10.0 (4.7)
10.0 (4.7)

223JMR
2X23JMR
323JMR

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5
6
7.5

9.6
12.0
14.4
18.0

AA
AA
BB
BB

14.0
14.0
12.0
12.0

11.0 (4.8)
11.0 (4.8)
15.0 (6.6)
15.0 (6.6)

423JMR
523JMR
623JMR
7X23JMR

2
2.5
3

2.4
3.0
3.6

AA
AA
AA

14.0
14.0
14.0

10.4 (4.7)
10.4 (4.7)
10.4 (4.7)

243JMR
2X43JMR
343JMR

4
5
6

4.8
6.0
7.2

AA
AA
AA

14.0
14.0
14.0

10.4 (4.7)
10.4 (4.7)
10.6 (4.8)

443JMR
543JMR
643JMR

7.5
10
12.5

9.0
12.0
15.0

AA
AA
BB

14.0
14.0
12.0

10.6 (4.8)
10.8 (4.9)
15.0 (6.8)

7X43JMR
1043JMR
12X43JMR

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15
17.5
20
25

18.0
21.0
24.0
30.0

BB
BB
BB
BB

12.0
8.0
8.0
8.0

15.0 (6.8)
15.8 (7.2)
16.8 (7.7)
16.8 (7.7)

1543JMR
17X43JMR
2043JMR
2543JMR

40

5
6
7.5

4.9
5.9
7.4

AA
AA
AA

14.0
14.0
14.0

10.8 (4.9)
10.8 (4.9)
10.8 (4.9)

563JMR
663JMR
7X63JMR

42

10
12.5
15

9.8
12.3
14.7

AA
BB
BB

14.0
12.0
12.0

10.8 (4.9)
15.0 (6.8)
15.8 (7.2)

1063JMR
12X63JMR
1563JMR

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17.5
20

17.2
19.6

BB
BB

8.0
8.0

16.8 (7.7)
16.8 (7.7)

17X63JMR
2063JMR

480 Vac

600 Vac

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Table 35.1-1. UNIPUMP Selection Chart

Rated
Current

23

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Product Selection
kVAR

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35.1-2 Power Factor Capacitors and Harmonic Filters

600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011
Sheet 35 016

Dimensions

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Dimensions

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24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
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Figure 35.1-1. UNIPUMPDimensions in Inches (mm)

Table 35.1-2. UNIPUMP Dimension Chart

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Case
Size

Dimensions in Inches (mm)

A

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AA
BB

11.00 (279.7)
14.00 (354.5)

14.20 (360.9)
17.10 (435.6)

12.60 (320.0)
15.50 (394.7)

13.20 (335.5)
16.10 (410.2)

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600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011

35.1-3

Sheet 35 017

General Description

Low Voltage Power Factor

Correction Capacitor Banks
and Harmonic Filters

Low Voltage Power Factor Correction

Capacitor Banks and Harmonic Filters

General Description
Power Factor Correction Capacitors
Eaton Power factor correction
capacitors and harmonic filters are
an essential part of modern electric
power systems. Power factor
correction capacitors are the simplest
and most economical means of
increasing the capacity of any power
system, minimizing energy losses
and correcting load power factor. In
addition, power factor penalties can
be reduced and power quality can be
greatly enhanced.
There are several reasons to correct
poor power factor. The first is to
reduce or eliminate a power factor
penalty charged by the utility. Another
reason is that your existing transformer is, or shortly will be, at full
capacity and installing power factor
correction capacitors can be a very
cost-effective solution to installing a
brand new service. Depending on the
amount of power factor correction
(kVAR that needs to be injected into
the electrical system to improve the
power factor) and the dynamic nature
of the load, a fixed or switched capacitor bank may be the best solution.
When capacity becomes a problem,
the choice of a solution will be dependent upon the size of the increase
needed. Like all power quality solutions, there are many factors that need
to be considered when determining
which solution will be best to solve
your power factor problem.

Harmonic Filtering
As the world becomes more
dependent on electric and electronic
equipment, the likelihood that the
negative impact of harmonic distortion
increases dramatically. The efficiency
and productivity gains from these
increasingly sophisticated pieces
of equipment have a negative side
effectincreased harmonic distortion
in the power lines. The difficult thing
about harmonic distortion is determining the cause. Once this has been
determined, the solution can be easy.
Passive and active harmonic filtering
equipment will mitigate specific
harmonic issues, and correct poor
power factor as well.

Features, Benefits
and Functions

Five-year warranty on capacitor cells

Designed for heavy-duty applications
Twenty-year life design
Indoor/outdoor service
Wall (up to 180 kVAR) and floormounted units available
Internally fused through the use of
an overpressure disconnector
Quick lead times
Harmonic filters available
Slim profile allows reduced footprint,
conserving valuable floor space
New capacitor configuration leads
to cooler operating conditions and
extended capacitor life

Cover: L shaped gasketed cover

with multiple fasteners provides
front opening for ease of installation
and service
Ground terminal: Furnished
inside case
Power terminal lugs: Large size
provided for easy connection
Options:
Replaceable fuses and
indicator lights
Air filters for enclosure sizes C2
and larger
Optional Fusing:
Size Code A1: Three midget-type
fuses with 100,000 ampere interrupting capacity
Size Code A2 and larger: Slottedblade type fuses with 200,000A
interrupting capacity; fuses
mounted on stand-off bushings;
solderless connectors for
easy hookup of incoming line
conductors
Fuse indicating lights: Red, neon
blown-fuse indicating lights are
protected by transparent weatherproof guard

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23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

Configuration
Outer case: Heavy, No. 14 gauge
steel finished with durable baked-on
enamel. Wall-mounting flanges and
floor-mounting feet. Elimination of
knockouts permits indoor/outdoor
use. Manufactured to NEMA
requirements 1, 3R and 12
Elevated floor-mounting feet allow
access for easy maintenance

36

Note: NEMA 12 from enclosure sizes A1

through C1.

37
UNIPAK with Optional Air Filter

Standards and Certifications

UL and CSA listed

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40
41
42
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Note: Images contained in this document

may be shown with optional components
and features not included as part of the
base offering.

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35.1-4 Power Factor Capacitors and Harmonic Filters

600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011
Sheet 35 018

General Description

22

UNIPAK

General Description
UNIPAK FilterHarmonic Filtering

23

Harmonic filter systems for low

voltage, heavy-duty applications.

24

25
26

27

28

29

30

Capacitor Cells

31

UNIPAK

32
33
34

35
36

UNIPAK Interior

37
38

39
40
41
42

Reduce harmonics and correct

power factor
Tuned for maximum efficiency
in reducing harmonic currents
associated with nonlinear load
environments (such as VFDs)
Two-enclosure design isolates
capacitors from high-temperature
operating reactors, and allows for
flexible installation
Twenty-year life design
Five-year cell warranty/one-year
reactor warranty
Three-phase cell capacitor construction. Three-phase interrupter system
UL and CSA listed
Terminals: Insulated finger-safe
terminals rated for 3 kVAC withstand
Dielectric fill: Cells use soft organic
polymer resinResinol
Eliminates potential for corona/
partial discharge/electrochemical
oxidation
Excellent heat dissipation
Flash point: +444F (+229C)
Fire point: +840F (+449C)
Design: Self-healing metallized high
crystalline polypropylene with ramp
metallization film. Total losses less
than 0.45 watt per kVAR (dielectric
losses less than 0.2 watt per kVAR)
Ramp metallization: Provides
thicker film at higher current density
areas, allowing for reduced internal
losses, lower operating temperatures and longer life expectancy.
Also prevents chain reaction
breakdown by limiting propagation
of film vaporization
Pressure sensitive interrupter:
Built-in UL recognized three-phase
pressure-sensitive interrupter and
thermally or mechanically activated
disconnecting link removes capacitor from the supply before dangerous pressure buildup or excessive
fault current. Bulged capacitor cell
top provides easy visual indication
of interrupter operation

Ceramic discharge resistors: Reduce

residual voltage to less than 50V
within one minute of de-energization. Selected for 20-year nominal
life. Exceeds NEC requirements
Capacitor operating temperature:
40 to +115F (40 to +46C)
Case: Weatherproof aluminum
housing
Warranty: The longest in the
industryfive full years of
warranty on capacitor cells

Harmonic rated capacitor cells

Standard voltage rated capacitor
cells designed for higher dielectric
strength and with added ability to
withstand stress caused by dv/dt
voltage transients caused by
harmonics
Better suited for harmonic applications than higher voltage rated cells

UNIPAK with harmonic rated

capacitor cells
Standard capacitor systems using
harmonic rated capacitor cells
For use in moderate harmonic
environments where engineering
supervision allows in place of
harmonic filter designs
Provides future conversion
capability into a harmonic filter
design due to facility growth or
increased nonlinear load levels

Reactors

Tuning: Tuned to 4.7 harmonic order

Detuning: Reactor designs can be
detuned upon request (4.2nd, 6.7th
for example) to protect capacitors
against alternate harmonics
Construction: 100% copper
windings for cool operating
temperatures; designed operating
temperature rise less than 80C.
Open frame construction with 220C
insulation system
Thermal sensors: One per phase,
self-resetting thermistors provide
reactor over-temperature protection
and indication
Reactor indicating light: Thermal
overload indicating light activates
when reactor temperature
reaches 180C
Warranty: One-year replacement
of reactors

UNIPAK with Optional Air Filter

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600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011

35.1-5

Sheet 35 019

Technical Data

UNIPAK Low Voltage Fixed Capacitor Banks

Table 35.1-3. 240 Vac UNIPAK Selection Chart
kVAR

Rated
Current

Enclosure

22

Table 35.1-4. 480 Vac UNIPAK Selection Chart

Shipping Weight
in Lbs (kg)

Catalog
Number

kVAR

Rated
Current

Enclosure

Shipping Weight
in Lbs (kg)

Catalog
Number

23

1.0
1.5
2.0

2.4
3.6
4.8

A1
A1
A1

18 (8)
18 (8)
19 (9)

123PMURN
1X23PMURN
223PMURN

1.5
2.0
2.5

1.8
2.4
3.0

A1
A1
A1

17 (8)
18 (8)
18 (8)

1X43PMURN
243PMURN
2X43PMURN

24

2.5
3.0
4.0

6.0
7.2
9.6

A1
A1
A1

19 (9)
19 (9)
20 (9)

2X23PMURN
323PMURN
423PMURN

3.0
4.0
5.0

3.6
4.8
6.0

A1
A1
A1

19 (9)
19 (9)
19 (9)

343PMURN
443PMURN
543PMURN

25

5.0
6.0
7.5

12.0
14.4
18.0

A2
A2
A2

29 (13)
29 (13)
30 (14)

523PMURN
623PMURN
7X23PMURN

6.0
7.5
8.0

7.2
9.0
9.6

A1
A1
A1

19 (9)
20 (9)
20 (9)

643PMURN
7X43PMURN
843PMURN

26

8.0
10.0
12.5

19.2
24.0
30.0

A2
A2
A2

31 (14)
31 (14)
32 (14)

823PMURN
1023PMURN
12X23PMURN

9.0
10.0
12.5

10.8
12.0
15.0

A1
A1
A2

20 (9)
20 (9)
29 (13)

943PMURN
1043PMURN
12X43PMURN

15.0
17.5
20.0

36.0
42.0
48.0

A2
B1
B1

33 (15)
44 (20)
45 (20)

1523PMURN
17X23PMURN
2023PMURN

15.0
17.5
20.0

18.0
21.0
24.0

A2
A2
A2

29 (13)
30 (14)
31 (14)

1543PMURN
17X43PMURN
2043PMURN

22.5
25.0
30.0

54.0
60.0
72.0

B1
B1
B1

46 (21)
46 (21)
47 (21)

22X23PMURN
2523PMURN
3023PMURN

22.5
25.0
27.5

27.0
30.0
33.0

B1
A2
B1

44 (20)
32 (15)
44 (20)

22X43PMURN
2543PMURN
27X43PMURN

32.5
35.0
37.5

78.0
84.0
90.0

B1
B1
C1

47 (22)
48 (22)
60 (27)

32X23PMURN
3523PMURN
37X23PMURN

30.0
32.5
35.0

36.0
39.0
42.0

B1
B1
B1

44 (20)
45 (20)
45 (20)

3043PMURN
32X43PMURN
3543PMURN

40.0
42.5
45.0

96.0
102.0
108.0

C1
C1
C1

64 (29)
65 (30)
66 (30)

4023PMURN
42X23PMURN
4523PMURN

37.5
40.0
42.5

45.0
48.0
51.0

B1
B1
B1

46 (21)
46 (21)
47 (21)

37X43PMURN
4043PMURN
42X43PMURN

50.0
60.0
70.0

120.0
144.0
168.0

C1
C1
C2

68 (31)
69 (31)
99 (45)

5023PMURN
6023PMURN
7023PMURN

45.0
50.0
55.0

54.0
60.0
66.0

B1
B1
B1

47 (22)
48 (22)
48 (22)

4543PMURN
5043PMURN
5543PMURN

75.0
80.0
90.0

180.0
192.0
216.0

C2
C2
C2

100 (46)
101 (46)
103 (47)

7523PMURN
8023PMURN
9023PMURN

60.0
65.0
70.0

72.0
78.0
84.0

B1
C1
C1

48 (22)
64 (29)
65 (30)

6043PMURN
6543PMURN
7043PMURN

100.0
120.0
140.0

240.0
288.0
336.0

C2
D1
D1

104 (47)
133 (60)
137 (62)

10023PMURN
12023PMURN
14023PMURN

75.0
80.0
85.0

90.0
96.0
102.0

C1
C1
C1

65 (30)
66 (30)
68 (31)

7543PMURN
8043PMURN
8543PMURN

150.0
160.0
180.0
200.0

360.0
384.0
432.0
480.0

D1
E1
E1
E1

140 (64)
175 (80)
182 (83)
189 (86)

15023PMURN
16023PMURN
18023PMURN
20023PMURN

90.0
100.0
120.0

108.0
120.0
144.0

C1
C1
C1

68 (31)
69 (31)
69 (31)

9043PMURN
10043PMURN
12043PMURN

34

125.0
140.0
150.0

150.0
168.0
180.0

C2
C2
C2

99 (45)
100 (46)
101 (46)

12543PMURN
14043PMURN
15043PMURN

35

160.0
180.0
200.0

192.0
216.0
240.0

C2
C2
D1

103 (47)
104 (47)
137 (62)

16043PMURN
18043PMURN
20043PMURN

36

225.0
250.0
300.0

270.0
300.0
360.0

D1
E1
E1

140 (64)
170 (77)
175 (80)

22543PMURN
25043PMURN
30043PMURN

37

350.0
400.0

420.0
480.0

E1
E1

182 (83)
189 (86)

35043PMURN
40043PMURN

38

Notes:
Multiply the 240 Vac kVAR rating by 0.75 to calculate the kVAR

value at 208 Vac

Internally fused available standard. Replaceable fuses and

indicator lights also availableplease consult the factory

For dimensional information, refer to Pages 35.1-8 and 35.1-9

Part numbers for Tables 35.1-3 and 35.1-4:

PMURNinternally fused
PMURFreplaceable fuses and indicator lights

Notes:
Internally fused available standard. Replaceable fuses and

27
28
29
30
31
32
33

39

indicator lights also availableplease consult the factory

For dimensional information, refer to Pages 35.1-8 and 35.1-9

40
41
42
43

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600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011
Sheet 35 020

Technical Data

22

UNIPAK Low Voltage Fixed Capacitor Banks

UNIPAKWith Harmonic Cells

Table 35.1-5. 600 Vac UNIPAK Selection Chart

Table 35.1-6. Low Voltage Fixed Capacitor Systems with Harmonic Cells

kVAR

Rated
Current

24

5.0
7.5
10.0

4.9
7.4
9.8

A1
A1
A1

19 (9)
19 (9)
20 (9)

563PMURN
7X63PMURN
1063PMURN

25

12.5
15.0
17.5

12.3
14.7
17.2

A1
A2
A2

20 (9)
29 (13)
29 (13)

12X63PMURN
1563PMURN
17X63PMURN

26

20.0
22.5
25.0

19.6
22.1
24.5

A2
B1
B1

30 (14)
44 (20)
31 (14)

2063PMURN
22X63PMURN
2563PMURN

27.5
30.0
32.5

27.0
29.4
31.9

B1
B1
B1

44 (20)
45 (20)
45 (20)

27X63PMURN
3063PMURN
32X63PMURN

35.0
37.5
40.0

34.3
36.8
39.2

B1
B1
B1

46 (21)
46 (21)
47 (21)

3563PMURN
37X63PMURN
4063PMURN

42.5
45.0
50.0

41.7
44.1
49.0

B1
B1
B1

47 (22)
48 (22)
48 (22)

42X63PMURN
4563PMURN
5063PMURN

55.0
60.0
65.0

53.9
58.8
63.7

C1
C1
C1

64 (29)
64 (29)
65 (30)

5563PMURN
6063PMURN
6563PMURN

70.0
75.0
80.0

68.6
73.5
78.4

C1
C1
C1

65 (30)
66 (30)
68 (31)

7063PMURN
7563PMURN
8063PMURN

85.0
90.0
100.0

83.3
88.2
98.0

C1
C1
C1

68 (31)
69 (31)
69 (31)

8563PMURN
9063PMURN
10063PMURN

120.0
125.0
140.0

117.6
122.5
137.2

C2
C2
C2

99 (45)
100 (46)
101 (46)

12063PMURN
12563PMURN
14063PMURN

150.0
160.0
180.0

147.0
156.8
176.4

C2
D1
D1

103 (47)
135 (61)
137 (62)

15063PMURN
16063PMURN
18063PMURN

34

200.0
225.0
250.0

196.0
220.5
245.0

D1
D1
E1

140 (64)
143 (65)
170 (77)

20063PMURN
22563PMURN
25063PMURN

35

300.0
350.0
400.0

294.0
343.0
392.0

E1
E1
E1

175 (80)
182 (83)
189 (86)

30063PMURN
35063PMURN
40063PMURN

23

27
28
29
30
31
32
33

36

Enclosure

Shipping Weight
in Lbs (kg)

Catalog
Number

kVAR

Rated
Current

Case
Size

Shipping Weight
in Lbs (kg)

Catalog
Number

240V
15
25
30

36.0
60.0
72.0

B1
B1
C1

38.4 (17)
38.4 (17)
55.2 (25)

1523HURN
2523HURN
3023HURN

50
60
75

120.0
144.0
180.0

C1
C2
C2

57.6 (26)
100.8 (46)
104.4 (47)

5023HURN
6023HURN
7523HURN

100
125

240.0
300.0

D1
E1

136.8 (62)
189.6 (86)

10023HURN
12523HURN

15
25
30

18.0
30.0
36.0

A2
B1
B1

25.2 (11)
37.2 (17)
38.4 (17)

1543HURN
2543HURN
3043HURN

50
60
75

60.0
72.0
90.0

B1
C1
C1

39.6 (18)
52.8 (24)
55.2 (25)

5043HURN
6043HURN
7543HURN

100
125
150

120.0
150.0
180.0

C1
C2
C2

57.6 (26)
100.8 (46)
104.4 (47)

10043HURN
12543HURN
15043HURN

200
250
300

240.0
300.0
360.0

D1
E1
E1

136.8 (62)
186.0 (84)
189.6 (86)

20043HURN
25043HURN
30043HURN

15
25
30

14.7
24.5
29.4

B1
B1
B1

37.2 (17)
38.4 (17)
39.6 (18)

1563HURN
2563HURN
3063HURN

50
60
75

49.0
58.8
73.5

C1
C1
C2

55.2 (25)
57.6 (26)
100.8 (46)

5063HURN
6063HURN
7563HURN

100
125
150

98.0
122.5
147.0

C2
D1
D1

104.4 (47)
136.8 (62)
136.8 (62)

10063HURN
12563HURN
15063HURN

200
250

196.0
245.0

E1
E1

186.0 (84)
189.6 (86)

20063HURN
25063HURN

480V

600V

Notes:
Internally fused available standard. Replaceable fuses and

37
38

indicator lights also availableplease consult the factory

For dimensional information, refer to Pages 35.1-8 and 35.1-9

Part numbers
PMURNinternally fused
PMURFreplaceable fuses and indicator lights

39
40
41
42
43

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600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011

35.1-7

Sheet 35 021

Technical Data

UNIPAK Low Voltage Fixed Harmonic Filters

22

Table 35.1-7. Fixed UNIPAK Harmonic Filters

kVAR

Rated
Current

Case
Size

Shipping Weight
in Lbs (kg)

Reactor Cabinet
Case Size

Reactor Shipping
Weight in Lbs (kg)

Combined Shipping
Weight in Lbs (kg)

Catalog
Number

23

240V
15
25
30

36.0
60.0
72.0

B1
B1
C1

48.4 (22.0)
48.4 (22.0)
65.2 (29.6)

R
R
R

90.0 (40.9)
105.0 (47.7)
110.0 (49.9)

138.4 (62.8)
153.4 (69.6)
175.2 (79.5)

15232HMURF
25232HMURF
30232HMURF

24

50
60
75

120.0
144.0
180.0

C1
C2
C2

67.6 (30.7)
110.8 (50.3)
114.4 (51.9)

R
R
R

130.0 (59.0)
160.0 (72.6)
185.0 (84.0)

197.6 (89.7)
270.8 (122.9)
299.4 (135.9)

50232HMURF
60232HMURF
75232HMURF

25

100
125
150

240.0
300.0
360.0

D1
E1
E1

146.8 (66.6)
199.6 (90.6)
220.0 (99.9)

R
S
S

240.0 (109.0)
280.0 (127.1)
280.0 (127.1)

386.8 (175.6)
479.6 (217.7)
500.0 (227.0)

100232HMURF
125232HMURF
150232HMURF

26

15
25
30

18.0
30.0
36.0

A2
B1
B1

35.2 (16.0)
47.2 (21.4)
48.4 (22.0)

R
R
R

90.0 (40.9)
105.0 (47.7)
110.0 (49.9)

125.2 (56.8)
152.2 (69.1)
158.4 (71.9)

15432HMURF
25432HMURF
30432HMURF

50
60
75

60.0
72.0
90.0

B1
C1
C1

49.6 (22.5)
62.8 (28.5)
65.2 (29.6)

R
R
R

130.0 (59.0)
160.0 (72.6)
185.0 (84.0)

179.6 (81.5)
222.8 (101.2)
250.2 (113.6)

50432HMURF
60432HMURF
75432HMURF

28

100
125
150

120.0
150.0
180.0

C1
C2
C2

67.6 (30.7)
110.8 (50.3)
114.4 (51.9)

R
R
S

240.0 (109.0)
280.0 (127.1)
280.0 (127.1)

307.6 (139.7)
390.8 (177.4)
394.4 (179.1)

100432HMURF
125432HMURF
150432HMURF

29

200
250
300

240.0
300.0
360.0

D1
E1
E1

146.8 (66.6)
196.0 (89.0)
199.6 (90.6)

S
T
T

330.0 (149.8)
570.0 (258.8)
575.0 (261.1)

476.8 (216.5)
766.0 (347.8)
774.6 (351.7)

200432HMURF
250432HMURF
300432HMURF

30

15
25
30

14.7
24.5
29.4

B1
B1
B1

47.2 (21).4
48.4 (22.0)
49.6 (22.5)

R
R
R

90.0 (40.9)
90.0 (47.7)
105.0 (49.9)

137.2 (62.3)
153.4 (69.6)
159.6 (72.5)

15632HMURF
25632HMURF
30632HMURF

50
60
75

49.0
58.8
73.5

C1
C1
C2

65.2 (29.6)
67.6 (30.7)
110.8 (50.3)

R
R
R

110.0 (59.0)
130.0 (72.6)
160.0 (84.0)

195.2 (88.6)
227.6 (103.3)
295.8 (134.3)

50632HMURF
60632HMURF
75632HMURF

100
125
150

98.0
122.5
147.0

C2
D1
D1

114.4 (51.9)
146.8 (66.6)
146.8 (66.6)

R
S
S

185.0 (109.0)
240.0 (127.1)
280.0 (127.1)

354.4 (160.9)
426.8 (193.8)
426.8 (193.8)

100632HMURF
125632HMURF
150632HMURF

200
250

196.0
245.0

E1
E1

196.0 (89.0)
199.6 (90.6)

T
T

330.0 (149.8)
570.0 (258.8)

526.0 (238.8)
769.6 (349.4)

200632HMURF
250632HMURF

480V

600V

27

31
32
33
34
35

Note: Other ratings available, please consult factory.

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Power Lines from Disconnect
Lugs

Fuses

Figure 35.1-2. Reactor Cabinet

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Reactor

39

Lugs

40

Interconnects (Provided by Customer)

Table 35.1-8. Reactor CabinetDimensions in Inches (mm)

Case Size

Height

Width

Lugs

Depth

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Capacitor Bank

R
S
T

20.50 (520.7)
24.50 (622.3)
32.00 (812.8)

20.50 (520.7)
24.50 (622.3)
30.75 (781.1)

20.75 (527.1)
22.00 (558.8)
27.75 (704.9)

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Figure 35.1-3. Filter Schematic with Wiring Interconnects

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600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011
Sheet 35 022

Dimensions

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Low Voltage Fixed Capacitor Banks and Fixed Harmonic FiltersDimensions in Inches (mm)

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30
31
32
33
Figure 35.1-4. Case A1, A2

Figure 35.1-5. Case B1

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600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011

35.1-9

Sheet 35 023

Dimensions

Low Voltage Fixed Capacitor Banks and Fixed Harmonic FiltersDimensions in Inches (mm)

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24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

Figure 35.1-6. Case C1, C2

Figure 35.1-7. Case D1, E1

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Table 35.1-9. UNIPAK Enclosures

Case
Size

Dimensions in Inches (mm)

A

X1

X2

X3

A1

5.30
(133.5)

8.50
(215.9)

3.50
(88.7)

3.80
(96.8)

10.60
(270.2)

17.30
(439.4)

6.80
(173.9)

2.00
(51.5)

N/A

N/A

7.70
(195.6)

7.20
(181.7)

A2

6.00
(151.2)

8.50
(215.9)

5.60
(141.9)

4.50
(114.6)

13.30
(336.7)

22.30
(567.6)

6.80
(173.9)

2.30
(58.3)

N/A

N/A

7.70
(195.6)

7.20
(181.7)

B1

11.10
(280.8)

10.10
(257.3)

5.80
(148.0)

9.60
(244.1)

15.70
(399.0)

25.30
(642.6)

8.50
(215.3)

4.10
(104.4)

4.50
(114.3)

N/A

9.30
(237.0)

8.80
(223.1)

C1

10.60
(270.4)

12.10
(306.8)

7.10
(180.0)

9.10
(231.5)

16.20
(412.5)

26.30
(668.0)

10.40
(264.8)

3.40
(86.9)

1.10
(27.3)

3.6
(92.0)

11.30
(286.5)

10.70
(272.6)

C2

12.00
(304.2)

19.30
(490.7)

16.90
(428.3)

9.50
(240.5)

16.30
(413.0)

36.00
(914.4)

17.70
(448.8)

3.00
(75.3)

1.50
(38.1)

3.8
(95.3)

18.30
(465.3)

18.00
(456.5)

D1

16.80
(426.6)

19.30
(490.7)

16.90
(428.3)

14.60
(370.1)

N/A

36.00
(914.4)

17.70
(448.8)

5.10
(129.1)

2.40
(59.7)

5.0
(127.9)

18.30
(465.3)

N/A

E1

22.30
(566.4)

24.40
(618.7)

16.80
(425.5)

19.50
(494.1)

N/A

36.00
(914.4)

22.70
(576.7)

6.50
(165.1)

4.40
(111.9)

5.0
(127.0)

22.40
(567.9)

N/A

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37
38
39
40

Legend:
A = Total depth

H = Total height

B = Total width

L = Width without feet and brackets

D = Height of removable front cover

X = Depth between front and rear mounting holes in inches

E = Depth of feet

Y = Width between floor mounting holes

F = Height of middle mounting hole in wall bracket

Z = Width between wall bracket mounting holes

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600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011

35.2-1

Sheet 35 025

General Description

AUTOVAR 300
Automatic Power Factor
Correction Capacitor Systems

Features
Configuration

Cabinet: Wall-mounting 12 gauge

steel with ANSI 61 gray, NEMA 1
(gasketed)
Power line interconnect: Rugged,
power distribution block connection
Fusing: 200,000A interrupting
capacity provided on all three
phases of each bank. Blade-type
fuses mounted on insulator
stand-offs with blown-fuse
indicating lights
Blown-fuse lights: Blown-fuse
indicating lights for each phase
and stage located on the door
Door interlock: Door interlock automatically disengages capacitors.
Power continues to be provided to
the unit until the disconnect is open
Exhaust fan: Provides ventilation;
dust filtering included
Safety: Personnel ground fault
interruption provides protection
in case of accidental contact with
control power and ground

Controller
AUTOVAR 300

General Description

Automatically switched power

factor correction systems for low
voltage applications.

Wall-mount design is ideal for

minimum space requirements
Programmable to automatically add/
subtract capacitor banks to maintain
preset target power factor
Heavy-duty, three-phase capacitor
construction
Five-year warranty of cells

Application Description

Service entrance power factor

correction installations requiring
precise maintenance of target power
factor in a very small footprint.

Visual indication of incorrect

CT polarity
Digital display of power factor
and number of energized banks
Automatic setting of c/k value
(sensitivity based on CT ratio and
kVAR available)
Alarm on failed step
Visual indication of insufficient
kVAR to reach target power factor
Capacitors disabled in steps
within 35 milliseconds of main
power interruption
Automatic sensing of kVAR values
per step
Optional communications capable
(RS-485/Modbus) from controller
Optional metering capability:
Voltage
Current (sensed phase only)
Frequency
Active power (kW)
Reactive power (kVAR)
Apparent power (kVA)
Optional thermostatic control
exhaust fans

Contactor
Fully rated for capacitor switching
up to 60 kVAR at 600V
Integral pre-charge/pre-insertion
module standard. The contactor
reduces damaging switching transients. This provides safety and
durability for the system:
Lessens the chance of disrupting
sensitive electronic equipment
Reduced inrush current extends
the life of the capacitor cells

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23
24
25
26

Options
Optional molded-case circuit
breaker rated 65 kAIC at 480V
and 600V
NEMA 3R weatherproofing

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Standards and Certifications

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AUTOVAR 300UL and CSA listed

ContactorUL/CSA recognized

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28

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600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011
Sheet 35 026

Technical Data

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Enclosure JDimensions in Inches (mm)

Table 35.2-1. Wall-Mounted Switched Capacitor Banks

Low Voltage Applications
kVAR

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Step x
kVAR

Rated
Current
Amperes

Case
Size

Shipping
Weight
Lbs (kg)

Fused
Catalog
Number

On/Off
Switch

240V

24

25
50
75

5x5
5 x 10
5 x 15

60
120
180

J
J
J

217 (98.5)
255 (115.8)
260 (118.0)

25MCSR2313
50MCSR2313
75MCSR2313

25

100
125
150

5 x 20
5 x 25
5 x 30

240
300
361

J
J
J

270 (122.6)
292 (132.6)
314 (142.6)

100MCSR231
125MCSR231
150MCSR231

50
75
100

5 x 10
5 x 15
5 x 20

60
90
120

J
J
J

200 (90.8)
210 (95.3)
210 (95.3)

50MCSR4313
75MCSR4313
100MCSR4313

125
150
175

5 x 25
5 x 30
5 x 35

150
180
210

J
J
J

240 (109.0)
240 (109.0)
260 (118.0)

125MCSR4313
150MCSR4313
175MCSR431

200
225
250
300

5 x 40
5 x 45
5 x 50
5 x 60

241
270
300
361

J
J
J
J

270 (122.6)
290 (131.7)
292 (132.6)
310 (140.7)

200MCSR431
225MCSR431
250MCSR431
300MCSR431

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27
28
29

Power
Factor
Controller

480V
Keylock
Handle

Blown
Fuse
Lights

600V

30

50
75
100

5 x 10
5 x 15
5 x 20

48
72
96

J
J
J

200 (90.8)
210 (95.3)
210 (95.3)

50MCSR6313
75MCSR6313
100MCSR6313

31

125
150
175

5 x 25
5 x 30
5 x 35

120
144
168

J
J
J

240 (109.0)
240 (109.0)
260 (118.0)

125MCSR6313
150MCSR6313
175MCSR631

29.88
(759.0)

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200
225
250
300

5 x 40
5 x 45
5 x 50
5 x 60

192
216
240
288

J
J
J
J

270 (122.6)
290 (131.7)
292 (132.6)
310 (140.7)

200MCSR631
225MCSR631
250MCSR631
300MCSD631

36.00
(914.4)

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Available only in rectangular style cell option. Consult factory for

more information.

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0.63
(16.0)

Table 35.2-2. Options

Description

Option
Code

Current transformermulti-tap, split core current transformer

(3000:5 A) 

TX2

Hands-off auto switchprovides manual control to connect or

disconnect capacitor stages regardless of controller output

Remote alarm relayrelay for a remote alarm to indicate

inability to reach target power factor

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36
37
38
39
40
41

Molded-case circuit breaker (65 kAIC at 480V)

Weatherproofing (NEMA 3R)

Communicating controller (RS-485/Modbus)

Metering and thermostatic temperature control

A current transformer with a 5A secondary is required to operate an

automatic capacitor bank. Rating based on service entrance ampacity.
For other ratios, please consult factory.

Table 35.2-3. Enclosure JDimensions in Inches (mm)

Description

Height A

Depth B

Without MCCB
With MCCB

36.00 (914.4)
60.00 (1524.0)

13.67 (347.2)
13.67 (347.2)

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0.63
(16.0)

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600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011

35.2-3

Sheet 35 027

General Description

AUTOVAR 600 Automatic

Power Factor Correction
Capacitor Systems

Features
Configuration

AUTOVAR 600

General Description
Service entrance power factor
correction installations requiring
precise maintenance of target
power factor.
Programmable to automatically add/
subtract capacitor banks to maintain
preset target power factor
Heavy-duty, three-phase capacitor
construction
Five-year warranty of cells

Cabinet: 12 gauge steel with ANSI

61 gray, baked enamel finish. Lift
bolts standard, NEMA 1
Power line interconnect: Rugged,
copper bus bar connection with
access provided for top or bottom
entry. Bus bars are braced for
65 kAIC at 480V. All internal power
wiring connections from bus are
laid out on a most direct basis
with minimum bends for ease
of troubleshooting. Clear barrier
limiting access to live parts
included standard
Modular tray design: Capacitor
banks arranged in modular trays
with capacitors, fuses, blown-fuse
indicating lights, and contactors
grouped in a logical, easily understood layout. This permits easy
access, quick identification of
operating problems and ease
of expandability
Fusing: UL recognized, 200,000A
interrupting capacity provided on
all three phases of each bank.
Blade-type fuses mounted on
insulator stand-offs
Blown-fuse lights: Blown-fuse
indicating lights located on the
door-mounted blown and at
individual fuses to facilitate
tracing of cleared fuses
Push-to-test: Allows testing
of door-mounted blown fuse
indicating lights
AutoLocate: When door is open
and bus is energized, fuse circuit
automatically checks for cleared
fuses. If a fuse has cleared, the
light at the fuse comes on for
easy troubleshooting
Door interlock: Door interlock
automatically turns off control
circuit when engaged. Power
continues to be provided to the
unit until disconnect is open

Exhaust fans: Two fans per cabinet

provide thermal protection. Dust
filtering provided
Ease of expansion: Capacitor stage
nests are self-contained and can be
added in the field. Two bolts mount
the nest in the field. Control wire
plugs connect to factory standard
wire harness on the left side of
the cabinet
Ease of replacement: Cells can
be easily individually replaced by
removing the mounting bolt and
lifting out of the nest without
removal of any other components

Controller

Visual indication of incorrect

CT polarity
Digital display of power factor
and number of energized banks
Automatic setting of c/k value
(sensitivity based on CT ratio and
kVAR available)
Alarm on failed step
Visual indication of insufficient kVAR
to reach target power factor
Capacitors disabled in steps within
35 milliseconds of main power
interruption
Automatic sensing of kVAR values
per step
Optional communications capable
(RS-485/Modbus) controller
Optional metering capability:
Voltage
Current (sensed phase only)
Frequency
Active power (kW)
Reactive power (kVAR)
Apparent power (kVA)
Optional thermostatic control
exhaust fans

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600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011
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General Description

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24
25
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Contactor
Fully rated for capacitor switching
up to 60 kVAR at 600V
Integral pre-charge/pre-insertion
module standard. The contactor
reduces damaging switching
transients. This provides safety
and durability for the system:
Lessens the chance of disrupting
sensitive electronic equipment
Reduced inrush current extends
the life of the capacitor cells

Additional Features

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29

30
31

Optional molded-case circuit

breaker, rated 65 kAIC at 480V
and 600V
Personnel ground fault interruption
provides protection in case of
accidental contact with control
power and ground
Control wiringstandard NEC
color-coded modular bundles
with quick disconnect feature for
ease of troubleshooting or ease
of expendability
Optional digital meteringIQ 250
Bottom cable entry spacing

Modular Step Nest Assembly

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34
35
36
37
Factory Pre-Wired for Future Expansion

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Standards and Certifications

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Bottom Entry Location

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AUTOVAR 600UL and CSA listed

ContactorUL/CSA recognized

AUTOVAR 600Interior View

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600 Volts AC and Below

September 2011

35.2-5

Sheet 35 029

Technical Data

Technical Data and Specifications

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Table 35.2-4. Floor-Mounted Switched Capacitor Bank

Low Voltage Applications
kVAR

Step x
kVAR

Rated
Current
Amperes

Enclosure
Size

Shipping
Weight
Lbs (kg)

Fused
Catalog
Number

240 Vac
75
100
125

3 x 25
4 x 25
5 x 25

180
214
300

L
L
L

644 (292.4)
692 (314.2)
740 (336.0)

75TPCSR231
100TPCSR231
125TPCSR231

150
200
250

6 x 25
8 x 25
10 x 25

316
481
600

L
L
L

788 (357.8)
884 (401.3)
944 (428.6)

150TPCSR231
200TPCSR231
250TPCSR231

300
350
400

12 x 25
7 x 50
8 x 50

720
844
965

L
KK
KK

1022 (464.0)
1616 (734.0)
1704 (774.0)

300TPCSR231
350TPCSR231
400TPCSR231

480 Vac

Table 35.2-5. Options

Description

Option
Code

Current transformermulti-tap, split core current transformer

(3000:5 A)

TX2

Hands-off auto switchprovides manual control to connect or

disconnect capacitor stages regardless of controller output

Remote alarm relayrelay for a remote alarm to indicate

inability to reach target power factor

Molded-case circuit breaker (65 kAIC at 480V)

Weatherproofing (NEMA 3R)

Communicating controller (RS-485/Modbus)

Metering and thermostatic temperature control

IQ 250 solid-state meter 

A current transformer with a 5A secondary is required to operate an

automatic capacitor bank. Rating based on service entrance ampacity.
For other ratios, please consult factory.
Not available with weatherproofing option.

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24
25
26
27

150
200
250

3 x 50
4 x 50
5 x 50

180
240
300

L
L
L

632 (287.0)
676 (306.9)
720 (326.9)

150TPCSR431
200TPCSR431
250TPCSR431

300
350
400

6 x 50
7 x 50
8 x 50

360
420
480

L
L
L

764 (346.9)
808 (366.8)
852 (386.8)

300TPCSR431
350TPCSR431
400TPCSR431

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450
500
550

9 x 50
10 x 50
11 x 50

540
600
660

L
L
L

896 (406.8)
944 (428.6)
984 (446.7)

450TPCSR431
500TPCSR431
550TPCSR431

30

600
660
700

12 x 50
11 x 60
7 x 100

720
792
840

L
L
L

1022 (464.0)
1010 (458.5)
1616 (734.0)

600TPCSR431
660TPCSR431
700TPCSR431

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720
800
840

12 x 60
8 x 100
14 x 60

864
960
1008

L
KK
L

1050 (476.7)
1704 (774.0)
1690 (767.7)

720TPCSR431
800TPCSR431
840TPCSR431

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900
1000
1100
1200

9 x 100
10 x 100
11 x 100
12 x 100

1080
1200
1320
1440

KK
KK
KK
KK

1792 (814.0)
1888 (857.0)
1966 (893.0)
2044 (928.0)

900TPCSR431
1000TPCSR431
1100TPCSR431
1200TPCSR431

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150
200
250

3 x 50
4 x 50
5 x 50

144
192
240

L
L
L

632 (287.0)
676 (306.9)
720 (326.9)

150TPCSR631
200TPCSR631
250TPCSR631

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350
400

6 x 50
7 x 50
8 x 50

288
336
384

L
L
L

764 (346.9)
808 (366.8)
852 (386.8)

300TPCSR631
350TPCSR631
400TPCSR631

450
500
550

9 x 50
10 x 50
11 x 60

432
480
528

L
L
L

896 (406.8)
944 (428.6)
984 (446.7)

450TPCSR631
500TPCSR631
550TPCSR631

600
660
700

12 x 50
11 x 60
7 x 100

576
634
672

L
L
KK

1022 (464.0)
1010 (458.5)
1616 (734.0)

600TPCSR631
660TPCSR631
700TPCSR631

720
800
840

12 x 60
8 x 100
14 x 60

692
768
1008

L
KK
KK

1050 (476.7)
1704 (774.0)
1690 (767.7)

720TPCSR631
800TPCSR631
840TPCSR631

900
1000
1100
1200

9 x 100
10 x 100
11 x 100
12 x 100

864
960
1056
1152

KK
KK
KK
KK

1792 (814.0)
1888 (857.0)
1966 (893.0)
2044 (928.0)

900TPCSR631
1000TPCSR631
1100TPCSR631
1200TPCSR631

600 Vac

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Dimensions

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Dimensions in Inches (mm)

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Figure 35.2-3. AUTOVAR L (Single Door) Enclosure

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Dimensions

Dimensions in Inches (mm)

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Figure 35.2-4. AUTOVAR KK (One Double Door) Enclosure

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General Description

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AUTOVAR FilterLV Automatic Harmonic Filter

General Description
Automatically switched harmonic filter/
power factor corrections systems.

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Application Description

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Service entrance power factor

correction installations requiring
precise maintenance of target power
factor in three-phase, nonlinear, high
harmonic environments.

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AUTOVAR Filter

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Features
Configuration
Operation: AUTOVAR harmonic
filters are designed to be sized
the same as any power factor
correction unit. In most low voltage
applications where harmonics are
generated by nonlinear loads, no
harmonic audit is necessary to
design the AUTOVAR filter because
it is already designed for typical
harmonic spectrums at the kVAR
size specified
Cabinet: 12 gauge steel with ANSI
61 gray, baked enamel finish. Lift
bolts standard, NEMA 1
Power line interconnect: Rugged,
copper bus bar connection with
access provided for top or bottom
entry. Bus bars are braced for
65 kAIC at 480V. All internal power
wiring connections from bus are
laid out on a most direct basis
with minimum bends for ease of
troubleshooting. Clear barrier
limiting access to live parts
included standard

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Programmable to automatically
add/subtract filter banks to maintain
preset target power factor
Filter steps tuned for maximum
efficiency in reducing harmonic
currents in three-phase environments with heavy nonlinear loads
Efficient modular design for short
lead times, ease of maintenance
and ease of future expansion
Heavy-duty, three-phase capacitor
construction with reliable, threaded
terminal connections
Cool operating, 100% copper
wound, thermal protected reactors
are sized up to 150% of rated
capacitor current

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General Description

Modular tray design: Capacitor

banks arranged in modular trays
with capacitors, fuses, blown-fuse
indicating lights, and contactors
grouped in a logical, easily understood layout. This permits easy
access, quick identification of
operating problems and ease
of expandability
Fusing: UL recognized, 200,000A
interrupting capacity provided on
all three phases of each bank.
Blade-type fuses mounted on
insulator stand-offs
Blown-fuse lights: Blown-fuse
indicating lights located on the
door-mounted blown and at
individual fuses to facilitate
tracing of cleared fuses
Push-to-test: Allows testing
of door-mounted blown fuse
indicating lights
AutoLocate: When door is open
and bus energized, fuse circuit
automatically checks for cleared
fuses. If a fuse has cleared, the
light at the fuse comes on for
easy troubleshooting
Door interlock: Door interlock
automatically turns off control
circuit when engaged. Power
continues to be provided to the
unit until disconnect is open
Exhaust fans: Two fans per cabinet
provide thermal protection. Dust
filtering provided
Ease of expansion: Capacitor stage
nests are self-contained and can
be added in the field. Control wire
plugs connect to factory standard
wire harness on the left side of
the cabinet
Ease of replacement: Cells can
be easily individually replaced by
removing the mounting bolt and
lifting out of the nest without
removal of any other components

Visual indication of incorrect

CT polarity
Digital display of power factor
and number of energized banks
Automatic setting of c/k value
(sensitivity based on CT ratio
and kVAR available)
Alarm on failed step

Additional Features
Optional molded-case circuit
breaker rated 65 kAIC at 480V
and 600V
Personnel ground fault interruption
provides protection in case of
accidental contact with control
power and ground
Control wiringstandard NEC
color-coded modular bundles
with quick disconnect feature
for ease of troubleshooting or
ease of expendability

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Contactor
Fully rated for capacitor switching
up to 60 kVAR at 600V
Integral pre-charge/pre-insertion
module standard. The contactor
reduces damaging switching
transients. This provides safety
and durability for the system:
Lessens the chance of disrupting
sensitive electronic equipment
Reduced inrush current extends
the life of the capacitor cells

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Reactors

Controller

Visual indication of insufficient

kVAR to reach target power factor
Capacitors disabled in steps
within 35 milliseconds of main
power interruption
Automatic sensing of kVAR values
per step
Optional communications capable
(RS-485/Modbus) controller
Optional metering capability:
Voltage
Current (sensed phase only)
Frequency
Active power (kW)
Reactive power (kVAR)
Apparent power (kVA)
Optional thermostatic control
exhaust fans

Tuning: Reactors tuned to the 4.7th

harmonic order (nominal 5th). This
provides maximum effectiveness in
reducing harmonic currents in threephase systems with harmonics
caused by 6-pulse devices
Detuning: Reactor designs can be
detuned upon request (4.2nd, 6.7th
for example) to protect capacitors
against alternate harmonics
Windings: 100% copper windings
for minimal temperature rise
under load
Thermal overload protection: Each
reactor includes three normally
closed, auto reset thermostats that
open at 180C. When thermostats
engage, the contactor opens
Insulation: 220C insulation system
Warranty: One-year replacement
of reactors

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Standards and Certifications

AUTOVAR filterUL and CSA listed
ContactorUL/CSA recognized

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Technical Data

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Technical Data and Specifications

Table 35.2-6. Floor-Mounted Switched Harmonic FiltersLow Voltage

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kVAR

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480 Vac

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27

Step x
kVAR

Rated
Current
Amperes

Enclosure
Size

Shipping
Weight
Lbs (kg)

Fused
Catalog
Number

150
200
250

3 x 50
4 x 50
5 x 50

180
240
300

L
L
L

1242 (564.6)
1438 (652.9)
1634 (741.8)

150THFSR431
200THFSR431
250THFSR431

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350
400

6 x 50
7 x 50
8 x 50

360
420
480

KK or L + L
KK or L + L
KK or L + L

1830 (830.8)
2026 (919.8)
2222 (1008.8)

300THFSR432
350THFSR432
400THFSR432

450
500
550
600

9 x 50
10 x 50
11 x 50
12 x 50

540
600
660
720

KK or L + L
KK or L + L
KK or L + L
KK or L + L

2371 (1076.4)
2525 (1146.4)
2750 (1248.5)
2830 (1284.8)

450THFSR432
500THFSR432
550THFSR432
600THFSR432

600 Vac

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150
200
250

3 x 50
4 x 50
5 x 50

144
192
241

KK or L + L
KK or L + L
KK or L + L

1242 (564.6)
1438 (652.9)
1634 (741.8)

150THFSR632
200THFSR632
250THFSR632

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300
350
400

6 x 50
7 x 50
8 x 50

288
336
384

KK or L + L
KK or L + L
KK or L + L

1830 (830.8)
2026 (919.8)
2222 (1008.8)

300THFSR632
350THFSR632
400THFSR632

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450
500
550
600

9 x 50
10 x 50
11 x 50
12 x 50

432
480
528
576

KK or L + L
KK or L + L
KK or L + L
KK or L + L

2371 (1076.4)
2525 (1146.4)
2750 (1248.5)
2830 (1284.8)

450THFSR632
500THFSR632
550THFSR632
600THFSR632

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Table 35.2-7. Options

Description

Option
Code

Current transformermulti-tap, split core current

transformer

TX2

Hands-off Auto Switchprovides manual control to connect or H

disconnect capacitor stages regardless of controller output
Remote alarm relayrelay for a remote alarm to indicate
inability to reach target power factor

Molded case circuit breaker (65 kAIC at 480 V)

Weatherproofing (NEMA 3R)

Communicating controller (RS-485/Modbus)

Metering and thermostatic temperature control

IQ 250 solid-state meter 

A current transformer with a 5A secondary is required to operate an

automatic capacitor bank. Rating based on service entrance ampacity.
For other ratios, please consult factory.
Not available with weatherproofing option.

Notes:
L + L under Enclosure Size denotes two Size L enclosures

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one for the capacitors, one for the reactor case

For KK enclosure design, change the last digit of the catalog

number to 1. For example, 500THFSR431

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Other ratings available, please consult factory

Enclosures for 550 and 600 kVAR at 480V and 600V will be one

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double-door section wide if circuit breakers are required

(Enclosure Size KK)
240V filters available, please consult factory

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Dimensions

Dimensions

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General Description

Active-Harmonic FilterHarmonic Correction

UnitNEMA 1 Enclosure
Specifications

The HCU can guarantee the harmonic

cancellation performance to the
requirements of standards such as
IEEE 519, IEC 61000 3-2, 3-4, G5/4-1
and GB/T 14549; irrespective of the
loading conditions of the system or
the load.

The ability to use the HCU in either

dynamic VAR compensation mode
or harmonic mitigation mode, or in
combination mode makes this an ideal
solution in improving other types
of power quality problems such as
flicker reduction.

The HCU also is ideal for critical

installations where the shunt
connected HCU does not interfere
with the reliability and operation of
the installation compared to some
series-connected solutions.

The three frame sizes of HCU and

practically unlimited paralleling
capability allow it to be connected
either as a bus connected or a load
connected solution, providing the
desired harmonics performance
at the bus or at the load.

HCUs are very easy to size, select and

apply and are available in a variety of
enclosure options including Chassis,
NEMA and IP ratings.

Harmonic Correction Units

NEMA 1 Enclosure

General Description
Harmonic Correction Units
Harmonic correction unit (HCU)
provides dynamic harmonic cancellation when connected to an electrical
network. The HCU monitors the
distorted electrical signal, separates
the fundamental and harmonic
content and actively injects the
opposing distorted spectrum to
cancel and correct the harmonics.

The HCU can be used in both threephase, three-wire and three-phase,

four-wire electrical networks, and up
to medium voltages of 15 kV (direct
connect up to 480V. The HCUs autodetecting voltage and frequency
features make it a versatile device
to select without having the system
information upfront.
The HCU is unique in its capability
to operate in dual mode of operation,
allowing cancellation of both integral
harmonics in discreet spectrum mode
and subharmonics and interharmonics
in continuous spectrum mode.
The HCU also features the capability
of providing dynamic VAR injection,
thereby providing both true and
displacement power factor correction
to lagging 0.98 without the inherrent
drawbacks of resonance and harmonic
overload experienced by traditional
passive solutions.

Applications

PWM AC drives
DC drives
Water and wastewater
treatment plants
HVACcommercial
Compliance to IEEE 519:
Military
Industrial
Commercial

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General Description

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Product Specification
Table 35.3-1. AccuSine Product Specification

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Description

Specification

Standard rms output current ratings

50A, 100A, 300A

Nominal voltage

208480 V 10% auto-sensing

Other voltages

With transformer

Nominal frequency

50/60 Hz 3 Hz auto-sensing

Number of phases

3P/3W, 3P/4W

Power electronics

IGBT

Topology

Analog/digital interface

Operation with single-phase loads

Yes

Current transformers (CT)

1000/5, 3000/5, 5000/5 (400 Hz)

Number of CTs required

2 or 3

Normal spectrum of compensation

2nd to 50th harmonic global

Attenuation ratio

> 10:1

Parallel multiple units

Yes, any rating combinations

CT location

Either source or load sensing

Power factor correction

Yes, leading or lagging injection to target power factor

Response time

100 microseconds for step load changes, 1 cycle full response

Overload

Limited to nominal output, continuous operation

Dynamic current injection

Up to 2.25 times rated current

Display

High quality 3.8 inches QVGA screen

Languages

English, with other language capability

Operators

Graphic touch screen terminal

Display parameters

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AC line voltage, DC bus voltage, load power factor unit output power factor
Load harmonic current, load reactive current, output harmonic current, corrected load current
Various fault codes, set up parameter points start, stop control screen

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Communication capability

Modbus, Modbus TCP/IP

Heat losses

N1 unit: 1800W for 50A, 3000W for 100A, 9000W for 300A
N12, IP units: 2150W for 50A, 3700W for 100A, 10,000W for 300A

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Noise level (ISO 3746)

< 80 db at one meter from unit surface

Color

NEMA 1 quartz gray, all others RAL7032

Operating temperature

0 to 40C continuous

Relative humidity

095% noncondensing

Seismic qualification

IBC and ASCE7

Operating altitude

< 1000m (derating factors apply for higher altitudes at 10% per 1000m)

Protection (enclosure)

NEMA 1, NEMA 12, IP30, IP54

Optional: CE EMC certification

IEC/EN60439-1, EN61000-6-4 Class A, EN61000-6-2

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Technical Data

Sizing and Product Selection

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Table 35.3-2. Harmonic Control Units RatingsNEMA 1 EnclosedDimensions in Inches (mm)

Voltage

Frequency Total
Watt
Exterior
Current Losses H x W x D
Amperes (kW)
(rms)

Unit
Weight
Lbs (kg)

208480
208480
208480

50/60
50/60
50/60

250 (113.5) Wall-mount/NEMA 1

350 (158.9) Wall-mount/NEMA 1

775 (351.9) Free-standing/NEMA 1 X

50
100
300

1.8
3.0
8.0

51.80 x 20.70 x 18.50 (1315.7 x 525.8 x 469.9)

68.70 x 20.70 x 18.50 (1745.0 x 525.8 x 469.9)
74.90 x 32.20 x 19.50 (1902.5) x 817.9 x 495.3)

Enclosure
Type

Disconnect Model
Type

HCUE050D5N1
HCUE100D5N1
HCUE300D5N1

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Table 35.3-3. Current Transformer RatingsDimensions in Inches (mm)

AC Line
Current Rating

Type

Internal
Diameter

Model
Type

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1000
3000
5000

Split
Split
Split

4.65 (118.1)
6.50 (165.1)
7.50 (190.5)

CT1000SC
CT3000SC
CT5000SC

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Note: Current transformers are rated for 400 Hz. Two current
transformers are required for three-phase loads. Three current
transformers are required when single-phase loads are present.

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Installation Options

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Power Source
or Upstream
Panel

Power Source
or Upstream
Panel

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Distribution Power or
Motor Control Center

Distribution Power or
Motor Control Center

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Connected
Load

Connected
Load

Connected
Load

Other
Load

Connected
Load

Other
Load

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AHF

Figure 35.3-1. Source CT Location

Harmonic Cancellation and/or

Power Factor Correction of
All Loads on Panel

AHF
Harmonic Cancellation and/or
Power Factor Correction of
All Loads on Panel

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Figure 35.3-2. Load CT Location

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Technical Data

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Power Source
or Upstream
Panel

Power Source
or Upstream
Panel

= Source CT Location
= Load CT Location

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Distribution Power or
Motor Control Center

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= Source CT Location
= Load CT Location
Distribution Power or
Motor Control Center

Harmonic Cancellation
and/or Power Factor
Correction of the
Loads on a
Single Branch

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Other
Load

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Other Load

Other
Load

More Than
25 Feet per
NEC 240.21

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Junction Box

Breaker
or Fused
Disconnect

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Other Load

Less Than
25 Feet per
NEC 240.21
AHF

AHF

Connected
Load

Connected Load

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Utility Line #1

Utility Line #2

Main
Transformer

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Locations Shown

Figure 35.3-3. Source or Load CT LocationThree Possible CT

Locations Shown

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Main
Transformer

Note: Both main and tie CT

ratio have to be identical.

Main A
NC

Main B
NC

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CT Phase A
XXXX/5

CT Phase A
XXXX/5

Bus A

CT Phase A
XXXX/5

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Tie

CT Phase A
XXXX/5

Bus B

52T
No

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52

Capacitor
Bank A

Capacitor
Bank B

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Dimensions

Model Drawings

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Model HCUE050 Layout DimensionsNEMA 1 Enclosure

The HCUE050 series offers 50A of corrective current in a convenient package. The enclosed model comes standard with
a human machine interface panel for control diagnostics, communications and programming. Input fuses are included.
The enclosed unit includes a removable panel for bottom conduit entry.

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24

20.70
(525.8)
9.80
(248.9)

25
Heat Sink Opening

26

4.60
(116.8)

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29

18.70
(475.0)

16.70
(424.2)

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31

17.30
(439.4)

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5.10
(129.5)
4.00
(101.6)

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HMI
5.90
(149.9)

50.30
(1277.6)

51.80
(1315.7)

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5.30
(134.6)

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Conduit Plate

6.30
(160.0)
5.70
(144.8)

6.30
(160.0)

Inlet Air Opening

5.30
(134.6)

8.90
(226.1)

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Dimensions

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Model HCUE100 Layout DimensionsNEMA 1 Enclosure

The HCUE100 series offers 100A of corrective current in a wall-mounted NEMA 1 enclosure. The enclosed model comes
standard with a human machine interface module for control, diagnostics, communications and programming. Input fuses
are included. The enclosed unit includes a removable panel for bottom conduit entry.

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20.70
(525.8)
9.80
(249.0)

25

Heat Sink Opening

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4.60
(116.8)

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28

18.70
(475.0)

16.70
(424.2)

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30

20.60
(523.2)

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5.10
(129.5)

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4.00
(101.6)

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5.90
(149.9)

HMI
67.20
(1706.9)

68.70
(1745.0)

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5.30
(134.6)

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Conduit Plate

6.30
(160.0)

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5.70
(144.8)

6.30
(160.0)

5.30
(134.6)

8.90
(226.1)

Inlet Air Opening

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Dimensions
Model HCUE300 Layout DimensionsNEMA 1 Enclosure
The HCUE300 series offers 300A of corrective current for large capacity applications. It is available in a fl oor-standing NEMA 1
enclosure (including a door-interlocking disconnect). The enclosed model comes standard with a human machine interface
module for control, diagnostics, communications and programming. Input fuses are included. The enclosed unit includes a
removable panel for top conduit entry.

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24

32.00
(812.8)
23.20
(589.3)

25

3.10
(78.7)

Conduit Plate

26

6.50
(165.1)

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Heat Sink Opening

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8.00
(203.2)

21.80
(553.7)

28.90
(734.1)

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17.10
(434.3)

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14.80
(375.9)
HMI

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5.10
(129.5)

4.00
(101.6)
7.40
(188.0)

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74.80
(1899.9)

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77.10
(1958.3)

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10.80
(274.3)

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12.50
(317.5)

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Inlet
Air Opening

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24.30
(617.2)

4X
0.40
4X
(10.2)

0.60
(15.2)

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14.70
(373.4)

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Scale 1:12

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General Description

Transient-Free Statically Switched

Capacitor Bank

General Description
The Eaton transient-free statically
switched (TFSS) capacitor systems
represent the next level of power
system enhancements by using semiconductor devices to switch capacitors
at the same potential or zero potential
difference, thereby eliminating the
possible problem of transients caused
by capacitor switching and increasing
the speed of capacitive VAR compensation. This level of performance
is needed when high-current loads
rapidly switch on and off and
require power factor, voltage flicker,
sag or harmonic correction. These
disturbances can be found in many
industries, including rock crushing,
arc-welding, plastic injection molding
and crane applications.
Transient-free statically switched
capacitor units are available in two
broader models.
The FTE model is a real-time transientfree system, used to compensate
extremely rapid loads within one cycle
of operation (typically 520 msec).
The FTA model is a fast transient-free
system, used to compensate any loads
within 34 seconds.
Units are available in a variety of
tuning orders/ percentage reactor
combinations.

Application Description
Applications to correct power factor
and/or provide voltage support
can include:
Power Factor Correction Unit

Flicker reduction
Motor starting
Bus voltage stabilization
Grid fault ride-through
On-site generation support
Spot welding
Wind turbines
Other dynamic loads

Three current transformers with a

5A secondary are required for proper
operation of a TFSS system. Primary
CT current rating is based on service
entrance ampacity.
Startup and commissioning by
factory-trained personnel is required
for proper operation and warranty of
a TFSS system.

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Features and Benefits

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Features and Benefits

Standards and Certifications

Technical Data and Specifications

Transient-free capacitor group

switching, using electronic
switching elements
Simultaneous connection/
disconnection of all required steps
Consistent capacitor values and
stable filter characteristics
Harmonic filtration
Smaller footprints for larger
capacitor banks
Reduced maintenance cost
Ultra-fast compensation of reactive
power with response time as quick
as 24 ms
Three independent control modes:
Power factor control
Voltage control
Load sharing with another
compensation system connected
to the same transformer
Unique SCAN feature reduces
capacitor duty cycles
Remote control of compensation
systems available via LAN or
Ethernet
Integrated three-phase network
analyzer:
Measures all power parameters on
each phase (V, I, kW, kVAR, kVA)
Measures voltage and current
harmonics to the 63rd harmonic
FTE unit includes all of the above, and:

Enclosure

Network Voltage

EMCEN50081-2, EN50082-2,
EN55011, EN61000-4-2/3/4/5,
ENV50204, ENV50141
CE Mark73/23/EEC am 93/68,
98/37/EC Article 4(2)
SafetyEN61010-1, EN60439-1,
EN60204
UL 508
CSA

210690V
Engineered solutions up to 35 kV

Frequency

4555 Hz for 50 Hz network

5565 Hz for 60 Hz network

Capacitor Group Configurations

Up to 12 groups per one controller

Switching sequence:
1:1:1:1 (all equal)
1:2:2:2 (half group)
1:2:4:4 (quarter, half groups)

Response Time
FTE520 ms for a 50 Hz network
FTE416 ms for a 60 Hz network
FTA14 second maximum

Reduces voltage flicker and

voltage sag
Provides network reactive
power support
Offers voltage control options
Base product is three-phase
balanced delta connected. For
unbalanced single-phase system,
please consult factory

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General Description

Catalog Number Selection

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Table 35.4-1. Transient-Free Statically Switched Unit Catalog Numbering System

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FTE SZ G SW U P N M L1 COM

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Type
FTE
FTEU
FTEW
FTA

Optional
Communications Card

= Real time balanced

= Real time unbalanced
= Voltage control option
= Fast acting

Enclosure
N1 = NEMA 1
N12 = NEMA 12
N3R = NEMA 3R

kVAR
Total power in kVAR
Typically in steps of 50 kVAR
beginning with 100 kVAR
Number of Groups
Maximum 12

1 = 1:1:1:1
2 = 1:2:2:2
4 = 1:2:4:4

P14 = 14% (2.67th order)

P7 = 7% (3.8th order)
P567 = 6.67% (4.2nd order)
P49 = 4.9% (4.5th order)

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Optional
Measurement Levels 

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L1 = Default
(includes f, l, V, Power)
L2 = L1 + Harmonics
L3 = L2 + Waveform

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Circuit Breaker

System Voltage

Switching Sequence

Percent Reactor (Tuning)

RS-485/Modbus

480
= 480V
600
= 600V
690 or above = MV

MV units require a correctly sized and specified step up transformer and MV and LV interconnection, switching
and protection.
All systems are offered with Measurement Level 1 and no communications card. The measurement levels can be
upgraded to higher measurement options as well as for communications.

Note: Balanced system employs two-phase switching. Unbalanced system employs individual three-phase switching.

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Dimensions

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Dimensions
Typical modular section is 31.50 W x 23.50 D x 82.70 H inches
(800.1 W x 596.9 D x 2100.6 H mm) for up to 400 kVAR at 480V.
An integral breaker can add a 25.00 inch (635.0 mm) width
section to the enclosure.

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36.30
(922.0)

110.39
(2804.0)

30.28
(769.0)

6.18
(157.0)

Cable Entry

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104.88
(2664.0)

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33

109.41
(2779.0)

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Figure 35.4-2. 900 kVAR Fast Transient-Free Switching SystemDimensions in Inches (mm)

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General Description

Univar XV (5 kV Class)

General Description
Capacitors for medium voltage,
heavy-duty applications:

Univar capacitors are designed

for power factor correction in
applications where a fixed amount
of capacitance (kVAR) is required
2400V, 4160V, 4800V
Fast economical payback
Individual units or multiple
assemblies can be designed
Indoor dustproof/outdoor
waterproof enclosures
(NEMA 12, NEMA 3R)
Floor mounting.
Two- or three-phase fused options
for 24004800V
NEMA 3R terminal box

Note: NEC Article 460.8 (b)(1)requires

capacitors to have overcurrent protection
in all ungrounded conductors (except if
connected on the load side of a motor
overload protection device). Three-phase
capacitors fused only on two phases
will not provide adequate protection if
a line-to-ground fault should occur in
the unfused phase.

Features, Benefits
and Functions

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Standard Features

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Enclosure Terminal Box

14-gauge steel finished with durable
baked-on enamel. The wiring enclosure is gasketed to create a weatherproof, dustproof seal. Universal
mounting flanges are provided for
floor installation. The elimination of
knockouts permits indoor/outdoor
use. Unit meets NEMA 1, 3R and 12
requirements. Enclosure is painted
ANSI 61 gray.

Features
Viewing window
Top and side entry
Removable front cover

Application Description
Large motors
Motor control centers
Branch circuits
Service entrances

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Fusing
Fuses are rated 50,000A symmetrical
interrupting capacity. Ratings are
165% to 250% of rated current.
Fuses have visual pop-up blown
fuse indication standard.

Discharge Resistors
Univar XV Fixed Medium Voltage PFC Unit

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These reduce the residual voltage

to less than 50V residual within
5 minutes of de-energization.

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Grounding Stud

Standard

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Power Line Terminals

Large size for easy connection

Plated copper one-hole
termination pad

Operating Temperature

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40 to 115F (40 to +46C)

Optional Features

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Two or three fuses

CSA testing and labels

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Technical Data

22

Technical Data and

Specifications

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Table 35.5-1. Univar Three-Phase Ratings

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25

Volts

Hertz

kVAR

2400
4160
4800

60
60
60

25825
25900
25900

Table 35.5-2. Two-Phase Fused

kVAR

2400V

4160V

4800V

Dimension (A)
Inches (mm)

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50
75

25243MVF
50243MVF
75243MVF

25413MVF
50413MVF
75413MVF

25483MVF
50483MVF
75483MVF

34.44 (875.0)
34.44 (875.0)
34.44 (875.0)

70 (32)
70 (32)
70 (32)

Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1

100
125
150

100243MVF
125243MVF
150243MVF

100413MVF
125413MVF
150413MVF

100483MVF
125483MVF
150483MVF

36.19 (919.0)
36.19 (919.0)
36.19 (919.0)

75 (34)
83 (38)
88 (40)

Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1

175
200
225

175243MVF
200243MVF
225243MVF

175413MVF
200413MVF
225413MVF

175483MVF
200483MVF
225483MVF

36.19 (919.0)
36.19 (919.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

93 (42)
99 (45)
109 (49)

Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1

250
275
300

250243MVF
275243MVF

250413MVF
275413MVF
300413MVF

250483MVF
275483MVF
300483MVF

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

109 (49)
121 (55)
121 (55)

Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1

300
325
350

300243MVF
325243MVF
350243MVF

325413MVF
350413MVF

325483MVF
350483MVF

36.19 (919.0)
36.19 (919.0)
36.19 (919.0)

172 (78)
177 (80)
182 (83)

Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2

375
400
425

375243MVF
400243MVF
425243MVF

375413MVF
400413MVF
425413MVF

375483MVF
400483MVF
425483MVF

36.19 (919.0)
36.19 (919.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

188 (85)
194 (88)
206 (93)

Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2

450
475
500

450243MVF
475243MVF
500243MVF

450413MVF
475413MVF
500413MVF

450483MVF
475483MVF
500483MVF

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

214 (97)
214 (97)
214 (97)

Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2

525
550
575

525243MVF
550243MVF

525413MVF
550413MVF
575413MVF

525483MVF
550483MVF
575483MVF

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

226 (103)
238 (108)
238 (108)

Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2

575
600
600

575243MVF

600243MVF

600413MVF

600483MVF

36.19 (919.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
36.19 (919.0)

259 (118)
238 (108)
265 (121)

Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-3

625
650
675

625243MVF
650243MVF
675243MVF

625413MVF
650413MVF
675413MVF

625483MVF
650483MVF
675483MVF

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

279 (127)
287 (131)
295 (134)

Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3

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700
725
750

700243MVF
725243MVF
750243MVF

700413MVF
725413MVF
750413MVF

700483MVF
725483MVF
750483MVF

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

295 (134)
295 (134)
295 (134)

Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3

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775
800
825

775243MVF
800243MVF
825243MVF

775413MVF
800413MVF
825413MVF

775483MVF
800483MVF
825483MVF

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

307 (140)
319 (145)
331 (151)

Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3

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850
875
900

850413MVF
875413MVF
900413MVF

850483MVF
875483MVF
900483MVF

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

331 (151)
331 (151)
331 (151)

Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3

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Approx. Weight
Lbs (kg)

Figure
Number

Note: To be used on un-grounded delta systems or high-resistance grounded systems only.

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Technical Data
Table 35.5-3. Three-Phase Fused
kVAR

Approx. Weight
Lbs (kg)

Figure
Number

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2400V

4160V

4800V

Dimension (A)
Inches (mm)

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50
75

25243MVF3
50243MVF3
75243MVF3

25413MVF3
50413MVF3
75413MVF3

25483MVF3
50483MVF3
75483MVF3

34.44 (875.0)
34.44 (875.0)
34.44 (875.0)

72 (32)
72 (32)
72 (32)

Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1

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100
125
150

100243MVF3
125243MVF3
150243MVF3

100413MVF3
125413MVF3
150413MVF3

100483MVF3
125483MVF3
150483MVF3

36.19 (919.0)
36.19 (919.0)
36.19 (919.0)

77 (34)
85 (38)
90 (40)

Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1

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175
200
225

175243MVF3
200243MVF3
225243MVF3

175413MVF3
200413MVF3
225413MVF3

175483MVF3
200483MVF3
225483MVF3

36.19 (919.0)
36.19 (919.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

95 (42)
101 (45)
111 (49)

Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1

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250
275
300

250243MVF3
275243MVF3

250413MVF3
275413MVF3
300413MVF3

250483MVF3
275483MVF3
300483MVF3

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

111 (49)
123 (55)
123 (55)

Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1
Figure 35.5-1

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300
325
350

300243MVF3
325243MVF3
350243MVF3

325413MVF3
350413MVF3

325483MVF3
350483MVF3

36.19 (919.0)
36.19 (919.0)
36.19 (919.0)

176 (78)
181 (80)
186 (83)

Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2

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375
400
425

375243MVF3
400243MVF3
425243MVF3

375413MVF3
400413MVF3
425413MVF3

375483MVF3
400483MVF3
425483MVF3

36.19 (919.0)
36.19 (919.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

192 (85)
198 (88)
210 (93)

Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2

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450
475
500

450243MVF3
475243MVF3
500243MVF3

450413MVF3
475413MVF3
500413MVF3

450483MVF3
475483MVF3
500483MVF3

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

218 (97)
218 (97)
218 (97)

Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2

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525
550
575

525243MVF3
550243MVF3

525413MVF3
550413MVF3
575413MVF3

525483MVF3
550483MVF3
575483MVF3

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

230 (103)
242 (108)
242 (108)

Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-2

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575
600
600

575243MVF3

600243MVF3

600413MVF3

600483MVF3

36.19 (919.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
36.19 (919.0)

265 (118)
242 (108)
271 (121)

Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-2
Figure 35.5-3

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625
650
675

625243MVF3
650243MVF3
675243MVF3

625413MVF3
650413MVF3
675413MVF3

625483MVF3
650483MVF3
675483MVF3

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

285 (127)
293 (131)
301 (134)

Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3

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700
725
750

700243MVF3
725243MVF3
750243MVF3

700413MVF3
725413MVF3
750413MVF3

700483MVF3
725483MVF3
750483MVF3

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

301 (134)
301 (134)
301 (134)

Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3

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775
800
825

775243MVF3
800243MVF3
825243MVF3

775413MVF3
800413MVF3
825413MVF3

775483MVF3
800483MVF3
825483MVF3

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

313 (140)
325 (145)
337 (151)

Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3

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850
875
900

850413MVF3
875413MVF3
900413MVF3

850483MVF3
875483MVF3
900483MVF3

41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)
41.94 (1065.0)

337 (151)
337 (151)
337 (151)

Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3
Figure 35.5-3

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Dimensions

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Dimensions

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25
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29
30

Figure 35.5-1. UNIVAR XV 5 kV Class, 25300 kVAR

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Dimensions

Dimensions

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24
25
26
27
28
29
30

Figure 35.5-3. UNIVAR XV 5 kV Class, 575900 kVAR

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Dimensions

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Univar (15 kV Class)

General Description
Capacitors for medium voltage,
heavy-duty applications:

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25

26

27

28

29

Application Description

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31

Univar capacitors are designed

for power factor correction in
applications where a fixed amount
of capacitance (kVAR) is required.
6600V, 7200V, 12,470V or 13,800V
Fast economical payback
Individual units or multiple
assemblies can be designed
Indoor dustproof/outdoor
waterproof enclosures
(NEMA 12, NEMA 3R)
Floor mounting
All units above 4800V are supplied
with fusing on all three phases
NEMA 3R terminal box

Univar Fixed Medium Voltage PFC Unit

Features, Benefits
and Functions
Standard Features
Enclosure
16-gauge steel finished with durable
baked-on enamel. The wiring enclosure is gasketed to create a weatherproof, dustproof seal. Universal
mounting flanges are provided for
floor installation. The elimination of
knockouts permits indoor/outdoor use.
Unit meets NEMA 1, 3R and 12
requirements. Enclosure is painted
ANSI 70 gray.

Fusing
Fuses are rated 50,000A symmetrical
interrupting capacity. Ratings are
165% to 250% of rated current.
Fuses have visual pop-up blown
fuse indication standard.

Discharge Resistors

These reduce the residual voltage

to less than 50V residual within
5 minutes of de-energization.

Large motors
Motor control centers
Branch circuits
Service entrances

Grounding Stud

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Standard

Power Line Terminals

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Large size for easy connection

Operating Temperature

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40 to 115F (40 to +46C)

Optional Features

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CSA testing and labels

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Dimensions

Technical Data and Specifications

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Table 35.5-4. Univar Three-Phase Ratings

Volts

Hertz

kVAR

6600
7200
12,470
13,800

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60
60
60

50400
50400
50500
50500

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Table 35.5-5. Standard Three Fuses (660013,800V)Refer to Figure 35.5-4 Below

Standard Three Fuses

Dimensions

kVAR 6600V

7200V

12,470V

13,800V

(A)
Inches (mm)

(B)
Inches (mm)

(C)
Inches (mm)

(D)
Inches (mm)

Approx.
Weight
Lbs (kg)

Standard
Drawing
Number

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50
100
150

50663FKED3
100663FKED3
150663FKED3

50723FKED3
100723FKED3
150723FKED3

50123FKED3
100123FKED3
150123FKED3

50133FKED3
100133FKED3
150133FKED3

4.25 (108.0)
4.25 (108.0)
4.25 (108.0)

45.50 (1156.0)
45.50 (1156.0)
45.50 (1156.0)

14.46 (367.0)
14.46 (367.0)
14.46 (367.0)

0.25 (6.0)
0.25 (6.0)
0.25 (6.0)

198 (90)
198 (90)
198 (90)

5D10243
5D10243
5D10243

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200
250
300

200663FKED3
250FKY66323
300FKY66323

200723FKED3
250FKY72323
300FKY72323

200123FKED3
250FKY12323
300FKY12323

200133FKED3
250FKY13323
300FKY13323

5.62 (143.0)
5.62 (143.0)
5.62 (143.0)

45.50 (1156.0)
48.50 (1232.0)
53.50 (1359.0)

14.46 (367.0)
17.46 (443.0)
17.46 (443.0)

0.25 (6.0)
0.25 (6.0)
0.25 (6.0)

220 (100)
246 (112)
246 (112)

5D10243
5D10243
5D10243

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350
400
450
500

350FKY66323
400FKY66323

350FKY72323
400FKY72323

350FKY12323
400FKY12323
450FKY12323
500FKY12323

350FKY13323
400FKY13323
450FKY13323
500FKY13323

5.62 (143.0)
5.62 (143.0)
5.62 (143.0)
5.62 (143.0)

53.50 (1359.0)
57.25 (1454.0)
57.25 (1454.0)
57.25 (1454.0)

17.46 (443.0)
22.46 (570.0)
22.46 (570.0)
26.21 (666.0)

0.25 (6.0)
0.25 (6.0)
0.25 (6.0)
0.25 (6.0)

246 (112)
281 (128)
281 (128)
336 (153)

5D10243
5D10243
5D10243
5D10243

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Dimensions

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Removable
Top Cover

0.250-20
Grd. Scr.
34.00

16.42

Barriers
Solderless Conn.
for A #10 Solid
to A #4 Strd. Conn.

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33

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D

(2) 0.500 x 0.625

Slots [13 x 16]

24.12
25.08

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35.6-1

Sheet 35 057

General Description

Metal-Enclosed
Medium Voltage

Safety and Aesthetics are Just

Two Compelling Reasons to Use
Metal-Enclosed PFC Systems

Application Description
Utility Customers
Metal-enclosed power factor correction systems are fully assembled,
tested and ready for installation.
Very little field assembly is required.
Installation and maintenance costs
for metal-enclosed systems are low
compared to pole and rack mounted
capacitor banks. Metal-enclosed
systems and harmonic filters are less
vulnerable to wildlife and airborne
contaminants that can cause tracking
and faults. In addition, metal-enclosed
systems significantly reduce the risks
and the associated liability involving
untrained personnel. All live parts are
contained in a grounded, key interlocked enclosure and no internal
hardware is accessible. Metalenclosed systems are aesthetically
pleasing due to their low profile, and
can be painted to match the surrounding architecture. These are just some
of the reasons more and more utilities
are using metal-enclosed capacitor
and harmonic filter systems.

Industrial Customers
Large industrial power users can use
the benefits associated with medium
voltage power factor correction and
harmonic filtering. Medium voltage
solutions usually support the scale
and scope of larger services. Medium
voltage applications can be found in
the following types of industries as
examples: automotives, pulp and
paper, plastics, petrochemical and
heavy manufacturing.

Individual fixed capacitors provide

power factor correction directly at the
cause of the problem, such as a large
horsepower MV motor. Medium
voltage systems allow large industrials
to correct power factor at or close to
the point of common coupling (PCC),
where the utility electrical system
meets theirs. This allows correction
for an entire facility, instead of having
to correct at multiple locations. The
Eaton NEMA 3R design also allows the
system to be placed outdoors,
saving valuable manufacturing floor
space. The savings can be enormous,
in materials, installation costs and
floor space. In short, medium voltage
solutions provide a cost-effective
alternative to many local low voltage
power factor correction units, while
protecting the customers entire
electrical distribution system.

Commercial Customers
Many commercial customers are
purchasing power from their utility at
higher voltages today (2.415 kV), and
can also take advantage of medium
voltage power factor correction
systems. These solutions can meet
the needs of large office complexes,
hospitals and universities, among
others. The benefits of safety (key
interlocking, no exposed live parts,
etc.), and aesthetics (low profile, can
be painted to match environment) both
meet the needs of these applications
where there are large numbers of
untrained personnel in proximity of
electrical equipment.

Advantages
Eatons purchase of the Commonwealth Sprague capacitor systems
business, with its over 70 years
of market experience, provides a
combination that allows the end user
to obtain a world-class solution to
fill their power factor needs. Quality
and reliability are of paramount
importance to not only the Eaton
engineering team, but are also the
backbone of all Eaton products and
services. This commitment to quality
means the customer can have a
great deal of confidence with
the medium voltage capacitor or
harmonic filter solution from Eatons
electrical business.

Benefits
Ease of Installation
Eaton makes installation easy. All
systems are completely assembled
in the factory, with all equipment
pre-wired and pre-tested for easy
on-site installation. Only shipping
splits must be connected in the field.
Splice kits connect bus systems, and
control wiring is easily connected at
each enclosure. Current limiting fuses,
contactor assemblies, and the incoming switch assembly can be removed
from the enclosure if needed. Line
terminals are completely accessible
from the front of the system.

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Personnel Safety

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Positive mechanical isolating switch

with visible disconnect completely
grounds and isolates the unit from
the line connectors. A screened
barrier protects personnel from live
parts. All medium voltage doors are
mechanically interlocked with the
disconnect switch. Key interlocks are
provided standard on all enclosure
doors, and can be coordinated with
upstream disconnect devices. The low
voltage control section has a separate
door-in-door design, and is segregated
from the medium voltage sections
so that an operator can work in that
section safely.

Ease of Maintenance
All components are front-accessible,
facilitating routine inspection or parts
replacement. A viewing window is
standard on all compartment doors.

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Flexibility
Systems are expandable. The
customer can add stages in the
future by connecting the phase bus
in the field via splice kits. Structures
can be bolted together in the field.

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Insulated Splice Kits Allow for Simple

Interconnection in the Field

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General Description

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Autovar MV (2.414.4 kV)

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Medium Voltage
Metal-Enclosed PFC System

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The Autovar medium voltage automatic

power factor capacitor systems are
designed for power factor correction in
applications where plant power factor
can be constant or changing, and an
engineered solution is required. These
systems can be a fixed amount of
capacitance with a disconnect, a
number of switched capacitance stages
or a combination of both. The Autovar
medium voltage capacitor system can
switch stages of capacitance in and out
automatically based on information
collected by the power factor controller
on the door-in-door control panel.

Features, Benefits
and Functions

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Load Interrupter Air Disconnect Switch

Integral disconnect switch, externally
operated, mechanically chain driven
with visible blades is available as per
NEC requirements. Disconnect switch
is mechanically interlocked with the
ground switch, and with the customers
upstream device (if applicable).
Incoming section is front-accessible
only for safety, and barrier isolates live
connections from the user.

Standard Features
Enclosure

General Description
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Meets the following requirements:

ANSI
IEEE
NEC
NESC
CSA (when specified)
Main incoming fuses are rated
50 kAIC to provide main bus
protection, as well as backup
protection for the capacitor systems
4.00-inch base channel is standard

Voltages from 2400 to 14,400V

Reactive power ratings through
15 MVAR
Harmonic tuned, de-tuned or
multi-tuned filter designs available
Externally fused capacitor units
standard
Blown fuse indication standard
Integral load interrupter switch,
NEMA 2- or 4-hole termination pad
Delivered fully assembled, tested
and ready for interconnection
Integral protection and
control system
Top or bottom cable entry
Earthing switch
60 kV BIL up to 4.8 kV
95 kV BIL from 7.2 kV to 14.4 kV
Up to 12 automatic switched
capacitor stages
Warning labels
Removable air filters without
opening enclosure doors
Adjustable blocking timers to
prevent re-closing of a capacitor
stage in less than 200 seconds

Free-standing, 11-gauge steel

construction with 3-point padlockable
latching handles and stainless steel
hinges. The enclosure is painted with
a corrosion-resistant ANSI 61 light
gray enamel paint as standard. Other
colors are available as an option.
NEMA 3R construction is standard,
NEMA 3R stainless steel is available
as an option.
Enclosure is UL/CSA approved. Enclosure design is modular and future sections can be added on the left or right.
See Figure 35.6-1 for typical
dimensions and elevations.
See Figure 35.6-2 for a typical
single-line drawing.

Incoming Section

Ground Switch
A ground switch is provided to ground
the load-side terminals of the incoming
switch (or MLO) for safety during
maintenance. Optional controls are
available to permit closing contactors
after the grounding switch has been
closed to ground capacitors immediately (rather than waiting 5 minutes
for full discharge).

Medium Voltage PFC Enclosure

Bottom Plate Incoming

Cutout Provided Standard

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General Description

Harmonic Filtering

Vacuum Switches
On 2.4 to 4.8 kV multi-stage capacitor
systems, each stage is controlled by low
maintenance Eaton SL AMPGARD
three-pole vacuum contactors.
On 6.6 to 14.4 kV multi-stage
capacitor systems, each stage is
controlled by low maintenance
single-pole vacuum switches.

5 kV Switched Capacitor Stage Enclosure

Individual Capacitor Fusing

Each capacitor is externally fused
with current limiting fuses. Fuses are
equipped with blown fuse indication.
Internally fused capacitors are also
available as an option.

Eatons medium voltage harmonic

filter systems are designed for
industrial, utility and commercial
power systems to improve power
factor, reduce harmonic distortion,
increase system capacity and reduce
I2R losses. The reactors are typically
tuned to the 4.7th harmonic, to
mitigate the most damaging 5th level
harmonic. This is the most common
harmonic produced by six pulse
variable speed drives. These filters are
designed to the unique specifications
of each electrical distribution system.
Medium voltage capacitor banks can
also be configured with de-tuned
anti-resonant harmonic filters,
typically set to the 4.2nd harmonic.
This helps avoid harmonic resonance
problems, provides harmonic filtering, and avoids the overloading that
is possible with an improperly
applied filter.

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Capacitors
Low loss, double-bushing capacitors
that meet or exceed IEC 871, IEEE
Std. 18 and CSA standards are
supplied. Capacitors are available
in delta, ungrounded wye or solidly
grounded wye. The dielectric fluid is
environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non-PCB. Capacitor units are
equipped with internal discharge
resistors which reduce the residual
voltage to less than 50V within
5 minutes of de-energization.

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Exhaust fans: Exhaust fans are

provided for forced air ventilation
of all enclosures as standard
Thermal controls: Thermostats
are included as standard to help
maintain an acceptable internal
environment for all components
Space heaters: Space heaters are
provided to control moisture and
humidity inside all enclosures
Each compartment has individual
thermostats for fan and space
heater controls

The type SL power contactors were

designed and engineered specifically
for use in AMPGARD starters. They are
self-supporting, compact, three-pole
vacuum contactors. The SL contactor
uses a solid-state control board, allowing the user maximum flexibility to
change control voltages and dropout
times in the field simply by adjusting
DIP switch settings. The SL contactor
is available for 2.4 4.8 kV volts at
ratings of 200A and 800A (the highest
rated 800A contactor available), and
contactor interruption ratings of
8500A allowing for higher levels of
coordination with power fuses.

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Environmental Controls

Vacuum Contactors

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Fuses are rated for capacitor protection.

All fuses are rated 50 kAIC.

15 kV Switched Capacitor Stage Enclosure

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Harmonic Filter Capacitor Stage Enclosure

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Key Interlock System

The key interlock system controls the
sequential operation of the load break
switch (or circuit breaker) and the
ground switch to permit safe entry
into the capacitor system. All capacitor
stage enclosures are also interlocked
with the ground switch. If applicable,
the customers upstream disconnect
device can be interlocked as well. See
Figure 35.6-2 for key interlock operation on a typical single-line drawing.

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General Description

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Blown Fuse Detection System

Solid-State Controller

Bus

A visual pop-up blown fuse detection

system is provided as standard.

Automatic metal-enclosed capacitors

and harmonic filter systems come
equipped with an automatic controller
that switches each capacitor stage
based upon power factor. The customer simply programs in the target
PF to meet. The controller analyzes
current PF, the size of each stage, and
turns on and off stages to meet the
customers programmed target.
Power factor controller comes with
the following alarms as standards:

Continuous 1/4 x 2 inch silver-plated

copper bus rated 600A standard is
provided throughout the line-up for
easy interconnection, field installation
and future expansion.

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Control Power Transformer

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A fused control power transformer

rated for 1.5 kVA is provided for
protection, control and operation of
the capacitor or harmonic filter system.

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Surge Protective Device (SPD)

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An SPD unit is supplied standard for

protection of all low voltage controls
in the system.

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Control Panel

A door-in-door NEMA 3R swing-out

control panel is provided on the main
incoming structure as standard. This
unit includes a viewing window so that
all controls and information can be
viewed without opening the panel.
All low voltage controls and logic
are accessible from the front of the
system, and are isolated from the
medium voltage section.

Included:

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Up to 12 steps of capacitance can be

designed into any system. Customers
can note this feature when designing
for future expansions.

Communications

PFC power factor controller

Multifunction digital meter/relay
Full voltage LED lights for status,
alarm and trip indication
Manual stage operation switches
Any special controls requested by
the customer

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Phase Bus

Continuous 1/4 x 1 inch silver-plated

copper ground bus rated 300A is
provided throughout the line-up for
easy interconnection, field installation
and future expansion. Ground studs
are available in all structures for
customer connection.

Communications of power factor data

via RS-485. Modbus is available as an
option. Communicated information
from the controllers:

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Voltage
Current
Target power factor
Current power factor
Active power
Apparent power
Reactive power
Number of steps in the circuit
All alarm status
All counters
Time and date

Inrush Reactors

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Control Panel

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Over/under compensation
No current input
Step fault
Step warning
Target power factor not reached
Vthd harmonics
Lthd harmonics
Over/undervoltage

Inrush reactors are provided as

standard on all switched (nonharmonic filtered) capacitor systems
for protection against transients from
back-to-back switching. Reactors in
harmonic filtered applications provide
this same protection.

Continuous Ground Bus

with Pad in Each Section

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General Description

Additional Standard
Controls and Features

Three-phase manual current monitoring, for maintenance purposes

Unbalance alarm and unit shutdown
on all wye-connected systems
Unit alarm and isolated fail-safe
contacts for customer use on all
systems. Controls allow sufficient
time (5 minutes) to allow the
capacitors time to discharge
before re-energization can occur
Temperature alarms on all harmonic
filter units
Manual stage controls
(H-O-A Selector Switches)

Lightning Arresters

Power Cable Termination

Optional heavy-duty distribution class/

intermediate/station lightning arresters protect the capacitor system from
lightning and switching transients.

Incoming power cable lugs are

available when specified.

15 kV Capacitor Vacuum Switch

15 kV capacitor vacuum switch is
available in vacuum contactor in
oil dielectric or vacuum contactor in
solid dielectric. Vacuum switches are
certified to ANSI C37.66 Standard.

Harmonic Manager Multifunctional

Digital Meter/Relay
Multifunctional harmonic manager
meter/relay with current and voltage
harmonic monitoring and various
alarm/trip set points.

Optional Features

Enclosure Options

Harmonic Filter Reactors

NEMA 3R stainless steel construction

for highly caustic environments.

Iron core reactors provide the

necessary reactance to tune the
capacitor system to a desired
frequency. Filters are available in
4.2H, 4.4H, 4.6H, 4.7H or other tuning
frequencies. Iron core reactors are
100% copper windings, 115C rise
with 220C insulation VPI varnish.

Alarm Strobe
Strobe light can be provided for visual
indication of faults and alarms.

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Time Delayed Enclosure Entry Interlock

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Electrically controlled solenoid time

delay to allow adjustable time delay
between opening of main switch and
entry into capacitor section.

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Heavy-Duty Capacitor Units

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Capacitor units suited to the rigors

of industrial power systems for power
factor harmonic filter and excessive
switching applications. Heavy-duty
capacitor units have 125% continuous
rms overvoltage capability, 15,000A
fault handling capability, 100 kA
transient current withstand capability,
+55C (+131F) ambient temperature
operation and 135% peak overvoltage
capability.

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Unbalance Protection

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Neutral PT or CT-based unbalance

protection for wye ungrounded
capacitor configuration.

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Harmonic Filter

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Dimensions

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Dimensions

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Top Power
Cable Entry
Lifting Eyes

Shipping Split

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Incoming Main Section

Main Switch

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K1

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CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

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NAMEPLATE

Danger
High Voltage
Keep Out

Danger
High Voltage
Keep Out

Danger
High Voltage
Keep Out

K1

CAUTION

Danger
High Voltage
Keep Out

DANGER

D1
D2
D3

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D2

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8 Tieddown Points
per Enclosure
Front and Rear
for 1/2 Inch Hardware

D3

D2

180.80
(4592.3)
Front Elevation
Rear Access Doors Optional

1.50
(38.1)
(Typ)

Base Channel
40-Inches High

13.50
(342.9)

15.00
(381.0)

21.79
(553.5)

5.09
(129.3)

18.00
(457.2)
9.07
(230.4)

Front Access 5 Foot Clearance

Top Entry
MV Conduit
Area
Top Entry
Control
Conduit
4.00 x 4.00

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49.00
(1244.6)

Floor Plan

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Right Side Elevation

1.00
(25.4)

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(457.2)
Customer
Cable
Termination
(Approximate
Location, See
Actual Unit
for Exact
Dimensions)
Gourd Bus
1/4-inch x 1-inch
Base Channel
Bottom Power
Cable Entry
49.10
(1247.1)

13.50
(342.9)

Bottom Entry
Cover Plate

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90.33
(2294.4)

45.00
(1143.0)

18.00
(457.2)

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D1

Door Interlocks

24.00
(609.6)
18.00

Ground Switch

Control
Panel

92.56
(2351.0)

Top View

4.00
(101.6)

19.00
(482.6)
16.00
(406.4)
15.00
(381.0)

13.00
(330.2)

38.00
(965.2)

Figure 35.6-1. Typical Engineered Metal-Enclosed Power Factor Correction System Dimensional Data

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Layout Dimensions

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Utility Line

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Utility
Transformer

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Main Breaker
CT
A-Phase

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Feeder Breaker

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K0

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Plant Loads

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K-K Interlock

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K-K Interlock (Optional)

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C1

K-K Interlock

K1

K0

Main
Switch

BLR-CM

CPT
1-Phase

Power Factor
Controller

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Tap On
B&C
K1

Ground
Switch

S1

S1
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CT1

AS

AM

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S2

S3

Control
Relays

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3
Alarm or Trip

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S1

Fuse

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Enclosure
Door

38

C1

Vacuum
Contactor

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Reactor

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Capacitor
Delta/Wye

Capacitor
Delta/Wye

Capacitor
Delta/Wye

Figure 35.6-2. Typical Medium Voltage Automatic Power Factor Correction Single-Line Drawing

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