PowerIT LV Capacitor LVCS

Reactive Power in a Nutshell

LVCS: Reactive Power in a Nutshell

The LVCS is a compact and powerful capacitor ready for connection. It offers high modularity, unmatched performances and a state of the art integrated protection system. The LVCS wide power and voltage ranges allow its use for all power factor correction systems with or without reactors.

Built-in safety discharge resistors (<50V in 1 min) IP20 protected enclosure with double casing insulation

Contactor-type terminals

Interconnection bars

Fixation holes Slot system

Slot system

Fixation holes

Powerful, compact, modular, ready for connection

The LVCS offers high power density and small dimensions. The LVCS is provided with built-in discharge devices for a safe discharge to less than 50V in 1 min after a switch off. The LVCS unit is ready to be used as it is in automatic power factor correction equipment without any need for additional discharge devices. Screwless interconnection bars and the specially designed LVCS base allow an easy and quick assembly of LVCS units into power modules. LVCS terminals are designed for straightforward and reliable connections. No cable shoes are needed. The base of LVCS unit is provided with fixation holes allowing easy and firm fixation with two M6-screws. The LVCS is a ready-made IP20 protected capacitor unit.

Safe
Innovative integrated protection system Built-in safety discharge resistors

The LVCS innovative protection system ensures the reliable and individual disconnection of each capacitor winding in case of electrical/thermal overload or at the end of its service life. It is based on the instant reaction of state of the art overpressure detection and disconnection devices.

The LVCS is provided with built-in discharge devices for a safe discharge to less than 50V in 1 min after a switch off. The LVCS unit is ready to be used as it is in automatic power factor correction equipment without any need for additional discharge devices.
IP20 protection

Double casing insulation

Thanks to its specially designed enclosure, the LVCS is a ready-made IP20 protected capacitor unit.

The capacitor windings are housed and fixed in an insulating enclosure with double casing insulation. The LVCS construction protects the windings from the environment and assures high capacitance stability over the whole capacitor service life.

Contactor-type terminals

Built-in safety discharge resistor (<50V in 1 min) Dry type self-healing capacitor winding Thermo-setting resin

Insulating enclosure

Overpressure sensitive disconnector

Reliable
In-house metallized film

Testing includes long-term ageing, temperature, humidity, dielectric, self-healing, current and voltage tests.
ISO 9001

The dielectric of the LVCS windings is made of in-house metallized polypropylene film giving: high voltage withstand capability excellent peak current handling capacity high capacitance stability long life even under high electrical stress very low losses exceptional self-healing properties
Fully automated manufacturing process

Our ISO 9001 Quality System registration provides the strongest assurance of our product quality.
ISO 14001

The LVCS has a dry type dielectric and is free from liquids or other impregnating agents. It has been designed for environmentally friendly manufacturing. Our ISO 14001 certification guarantees our commitment to the environment.
Complies with international standards

The LVCS fully automated manufacturing process results in high reliability, fully controlled performance and a continuous guaranteed quality.
Comprehensive testing

The LVCS and its components are comprehensively tested both off and on the line.

The LVCS capacitor complies with the requirements of the IEC 60831 1 & 2, UL810, C22.2 N190 standards and is CE marked.

Accessories

Interconnection bars (option)

Examples of LVCS module assembly* (at 400V - 50Hz and 690V - 50Hz)

10 + 20 = 30 kvar

10 + 20 + 25 = 55 kvar

10 + 25 = 35 kvar

20 + 20 + 20 = 60 kvar

20 + 20 = 40 kvar

20 + 20 + 25 = 65 kvar (690V - 50Hz only)

20 + 25 = 45 kvar

20 + 25 + 25 = 70 kvar (690V - 50Hz only)

25 + 25 = 50 kvar

25 + 25 + 25 = 75 kvar (690V - 50Hz only)

* Refer to page 8: Maximum net output rating per module

Technical specification
Voltage range Connection Discharge resistors Terminals Earth Color Weight (unpacked) Fixation Execution Protection Maximum ambient temperature Minimum ambient temperature Dielectric losses Total losses Tolerance on capacitance Voltage test Acceptable overloads according to IEC 60831 1& 2 50 Hz: 230, 400, 415, 525 and 690 Vac. 60 Hz: 220, 240, 380, 440, 480 and 600 Vac. 3-phase. Built-in and sized for discharge of the capacitors to less than 50V in 1 min. Contactor-type terminals with captive screws. No earth connection needed. RAL 7035 (dark gray). +/- 2.5 kg / LVCS unit M6-through-hole bolts, M6-insertion-hole screws. Indoor. IP 20. Class D (+55C). -25C. < 0.2 Watt/kvar. < 0.5 Watt/kvar (discharge resistors included). 0 +10 %. Between terminals : 2.15 Un for 10 sec. Overvoltage tolerance : 10 % max. intermittently. Overcurrent tolerance : 30 % permanently.

Important : the installation of capacitors on networks disturbed by harmonics may require special precautions, especially when there is a risk of resonance.

Dimensions (mm)
Max cable size: 35 mm2
212 77.5 157.6 237.6

47.5 220

83

163

243

M6-screws

M6-screws

66

80

83

M6-screws
198 212

Range
Network Voltage (1) (V) 230 230 230 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 415 415 415 415 415 415 415 415 415 415 415 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 690 690 690 690 690 690 690 690 690 690 Network Frequency (Hz) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
(2)

Associated Reactor (3) (%) 5.67 5.67 7 7 12.5 12.5 5.67 5.67 7 7 12.5 12.5 5.67 5.67 7 7 12.5 12.5 5.67 5.67 7 7 12.5 12.5

Net Power (kvar) 6.3 10.0 12.5 10.0 12.5 15.0 20.0 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 25.0 10.0 12.5 15.0 20.0 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 25.0 10.0 12.5 20.0 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 16.7 10.0 12.5 20.0 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 25.0

(4)

Current per Phase (A) 15.7 25.1 31.4 14.4 18.0 21.7 28.9 36.1 18.0 36.1 18.0 36.1 18.0 36.1 13.9 17.4 20.9 27.8 34.8 17.4 34.8 17.4 34.8 17.4 34.8 11.0 13.7 22.0 27.5 13.7 27.5 13.7 27.5 13.7 18.4 8.4 10.5 16.7 20.9 10.5 20.9 10.5 20.9 10.5 20.9

Phase-to-Phase Capacitance (5) (F) 188 301 376 99 124 149 199 249 117 235 116 231 109 218 92 116 139 185 231 109 218 107 215 101 202 58 72 115 144 68 136 67 134 63 84 33 42 67 84 39 79 39 78 37 73

Notes (1) Network voltage (V) : voltage of the supply network. (2) Network frequency (Hz) : frequency of the supply network. (3) Associated reactor (%) : value of the detuned reactor to be combined with the capacitor unit. Reactors are not provided. (4) Net power (kvar) : net reactive power output in combination with the associated reactor. Reactors are not provided. (5) Phase-to-phase capacitance (F): capacitance measured between two of the unit terminals.

Network Voltage (1) (V) 220 220 220 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 440 440 440 440 440 440 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600

Network Frequency (Hz) 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

(2)

Associated Reactor (3) (%) 6 6 6 7 7 7 12.5 12.5 6 6 7 7 12.5 12.5 6 6 7 7 12.5 12.5 6 6 7 7 12.5 12.5

Net Power (kvar) 6.3 10.0 12.5 6.3 10.0 12.5 6.3 12.5 16.7 6.3 12.5 16.7 6.3 12.5 10.0 12.5 15.0 20.0 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 25.0 8.4 10.5 12.5 16.7 21.0 25.0 10.0 12.5 15.0 20.0 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 25.0 10.0 12.5 20.0 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 25.0 12.5 25.0

(4)

Current per Phase (A) 16.4 26.2 32.8 15.0 24.1 30.1 15.0 30.1 40.2 15.0 30.1 40.2 15.0 30.1 15.2 19.0 22.8 30.4 38.0 19.0 38.0 19.0 38.0 19.0 38.0 11.0 13.8 16.4 21.9 27.6 32.8 12.0 15.0 18.0 24.1 30.1 15.0 30.1 15.0 30.1 15.0 30.1 9.6 12.0 19.2 24.1 12.0 24.1 12.0 24.1 12.0 24.1

Phase-to-Phase Capacitance (5) (F) 171 274 343 144 230 288 135 271 361 134 268 358 126 252 92 115 138 184 230 108 216 107 214 100 201 58 72 86 114 144 171 58 72 86 115 144 68 135 67 134 63 126 37 46 74 92 43 87 43 86 40 81

Important: limitation for capacitor-reactor combinations maximal harmonic voltage distortion: U3/U1 = 0.5% U5/U1 = 6.0% U7/U1 = 5.0% THDV 8%.

U11/U1 = 3.5%

U13/U1 = 3.0%

Max. net output rating per module

Max.net output rating per module at 50Hz
80 75 70 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 75 75 75 75 75 75 75

kvar (net output)

50 40 30 20 10 0 0% 230 0% 400 5.67 % 400 7% 400 12.5 % 400 0% 415 5.67 % 415 7% 415 12.5 % 415 0% 525 5.67 % 525 7% 525 12.5 % 525 0% 690 5.67 % 690 6% 690 12.5 % 690 30
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Reactor (%) Voltage (V) Max.net output rating per module at 60Hz
80 75 70 60 60 60 60 60 60 75 75 75 75 75 75 75

kvar (net output)

50 40 35 30 20 10 0 0% 220 0% 240 6% 240 7% 240 12.5 % 240 0% 380 6% 380 7% 380 12.5 % 380 0% 440 0% 480 6% 480 7% 480 12.5 % 480 0% 600 6% 600 7% 600 12.5 % 600 35 35 35 35

Reactor (%) Voltage (V)

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