Power factor correction Capacitors and banks

and harmonic filtering

50 Hz network
400/415 V network voltage
Varpact Classic power factor correction modules
Varpact power factor correction module form a Varset Classic
prewired automatic compensation subassembly For no polluted network (Gh/Sn y 15 %)
designed for fixing in stand-alone cubicles or inside
Main Low Voltage Switchboard. Varpact "with cable connection"
400 V Step Reference Weight
(kvar) (kg)
12.5 Single 51775 9
25 Single 51776 10
PB101972_SE-39

30 Single 51777 10
40 Single 51778 10
45 Single 51779 12
50 Single 51780 12
60 Single 51781 13
80 Single 51719 14
90 Single 51782 14.5
100 Single 51783 14.5
120 Single 51784 16
6.25 + 12.5 Double 51785 10.5
12.5 + 12.5 Double 51786 10.5
Varpact Classic "with cable connection". 10 + 20 Double 51787 10.5
15 + 15 Double 51788 10.5
20 + 20 Double 51789 10.7
15 + 30 Double 51790 10.7
PB101975_SE-43

30 + 30 Double 51791 13.7

20 + 40 Double 51792 13.7
25 + 50 Double 51793 14.5
30 + 60 Double 51794 14.5
40 + 40 Double 51795 14.5
45 + 45 Double 51729 15.5
50 + 50 Double 51796 16
40 + 80 Double 51797 16
60 + 60 Double 51798 16

Varpact B "with busbar connection"

400 V Step Reference Weight
Varpact Classic B "with busbar connection".
(kvar) (kg)
12.5 Single 51950 12
25 Single 51951 13
DB109720

30 Single 51952 13
40 Single 51953 13
187 45 Single 51954 15
50 Single 51977 15
60 Single 51978 16
374
80 Single 51967 17
90 Single 51979 17.5
100 Single 51980 17.5
120 Single 51981 19
Varpact Classic and Classic B dimensions. 6.25 + 12.5 Double 51982 13.5
12.5 + 12.5 Double 51983 13.5
10 + 20 Double 51984 13.5
15 + 15 Double 51985 13.5
DB109684

20 + 20 Double 51986 13.7

15 + 30 Double 51987 13.7
30 + 30 Double 51988 16.7
20 + 40 Double 51989 16.7
25 + 50 Double 51990 17.5
30 + 60 Double 51991 17.5
40 + 40 Double 51992 17.5
45 + 45 Double 51970 18.5
50 + 50 Double 51993 19
(1) Fixing point.
40 + 80 Double 51994 19
60 + 60 Double 51995 19

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400/415 V network voltage
Varpact Classic power factor correction modules
Technical data
bb capacitor rated voltage: 415 V, three phase 50 Hz
bb capacitance value tolerance: -5, +10 %
bb insulation level:
vv 0.69 kV
vv withstand 50 Hz, 1 min: 3 kV
bb maximum permissible overcurrent: 30 % max. (400 V)
bb maximum permissible overvoltage: 10 % (8 hours over 24 hours as in IEC 60831)
bb ambient temperature around the capacitor bank (electrical room):
vv maximum temperature: 40 °C
vv average temperature over 24 hours: 35 °C
vv average annual temperature: 25 °C
vv minimum temperature: -5 °C
bb busbar withstand Isc: 35 kA
bb losses:
vv with cable connection: y 1.9 W/kvar (maximum current)
vv with busbar connection: y 2.3 W/kvar (maximum current)
bb degree of protection: front face direct contact protection device
bb colour: RAL 7016
bb standards: IEC 60439-1, EN 60439-1, IEC 61921.

Accessories Ref.
Connection module
With fixing kit (600, 650, 700, 800 wide cubicle) 52800
Fastening crosspieces
Set of 2 crosspieces 51670
Extension pieces
For Prisma Plus cubicle W = 650 mm 51635
For universal cubicle W = 700 mm 51637
For universal cubicle W = 800 mm 51639
Circuit breaker protection for Varpact Maximum reactive power
"with cable connection"
Additionnal circuit breaker 60/63 A protection kit Upto 30 kvar 51061
Additionnal circuit breaker 100 A protection kit From 31 to 50 kvar 51062
Additionnal circuit breaker 160 A protection kit From 51 to 80 kvar 51063
Additionnal circuit breaker 250 A protection kit From 81 to 120 kvar 51064
Circuit breaker protection for Varpact B Maximum reactive power
"with busbar connection"
Additionnal circuit breaker 60/63 A protection kit Upto 30 kvar 51065
Additionnal circuit breaker 100 A protection kit From 31 to 50 kvar 51066
Additionnal circuit breaker 160 A protection kit From 51 to 80 kvar 51067
Additionnal circuit breaker 250 A protection kit From 81 to 120 kvar 51068

Installation
bb horizontal fixing in functional and universal cubicles, 400 and 500 mm deep
vv in cubicle W = 600 mm using fastening crosspieces
vv in cubicle W = 650, 700 and 800 mm using fastening crosspieces and extension
pieces
bb vertical fastening every 300 mm (maximum 5 modules) directly to cubicle uprights
using sliding crosspieces or to intermediate upright support
bb control circuit power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz.

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400/415 V network voltage
Varpact Comfort power factor correction modules
Varpact power factor correction module form a Varpact Comfort
prewired automatic compensation subassembly
For polluted network (15 % < Gh/Sn y 25 %)
designed for fixing in stand-alone cubicles or inside
Main Low Voltage Switchboard. Varpact "with cable connection"
400 V Step Reference Weight
(kvar) (kg)
15 Single 51801 9
20 Single 51803 10
PB101972_SE-39

25 Single 51805 10
30 Single 51807 10
35 Single 51809 12
45 Single 51811 12
60 Single 51813 13
70 Single 51816 14.5
90 Single 51817 15
15 + 15 Double 51818 10
15 + 30 Double 51819 12.7
15 + 45 Double 51820 13.7
30 + 30 Double 51821 14.5
Varpact Comfort "with cable connection". 30 + 60 Double 51822 16.5
45 + 45 Double 51823 16.5

Varpact B "with busbar connection"

PB101975_SE-43

400 V Step Reference Weight

(kvar) (kg)
15 Single 51740 12
20 Single 51741 13
25 Single 51742 13
30 Single 51743 13
35 Single 51744 15
45 Single 51745 15
60 Single 51746 16
70 Single 51747 17.5
90 Single 51748 18
15 + 15 Double 51749 13
Varpact Comfort B "with busbar connection".
15 + 30 Double 51750 15.7
15 + 45 Double 51751 16.7
30 + 30 Double 51752 17.5
DB109720

30 + 60 Double 51753 19.5

45 + 45 Double 51754 19.5
187

374

Varpact Comfort and Comfort B dimensions.

DB109684

(1) Fixing point.

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50 Hz network
400/415 V network voltage
Varpact Comfort power factor correction modules

Technical data
bb capacitor rated voltage: 480 V, three-phase 50 Hz
bb capacitance value tolerance: -5, +10 %
bb insulation level:
vv 0.69 kV
vv withstand 50 Hz, 1 min: 3 kV
bb maximum permissible overcurrent: 50 % max. (400 V)
bb maximum permissible overvoltage: 10 % (8 hours over 24 hours as in IEC 60831)
bb ambient temperature around the capacitor bank (electrical room):
vv maximum temperature: 40 °C
vv average temperature over 24 hours: 35 °C
vv average annual temperature: 25 °C
vv minimum temperature: -5 °C
bb busbar withstand Isc: 35 kA
bb losses:
vv with cable connection: y 2 W/kvar (maximum current)
vv with busbar connection: y 2.4 W/kvar (maximum current)
bb degree of protection: front face direct contact protection device
bb colour: RAL 7016
bb standards: IEC 60439-1, EN 60439-1, IEC 61921.

Accessories Ref.
Connection module
With fixing kit (600, 650, 700, 800 wide cubicle) 52800
Fastening crosspieces
Set of 2 crosspieces 51670
Extension pieces
For Prisma Plus cubicle W = 650 mm 51635
For universal cubicle W = 700 mm 51637
For universal cubicle W = 800 mm 51639
Circuit breaker protection for Varpact Maximum reactive power
"with cable connection"
Additionnal circuit breaker 60/63 A protection kit Upto 30 kvar 51061
Additionnal circuit breaker 100 A protection kit From 31 to 50 kvar 51062
Additionnal circuit breaker 160 A protection kit From 51 to 80 kvar 51063
Additionnal circuit breaker 250 A protection kit From 81 to 120 kvar 51064
Circuit breaker protection for Varpact B Maximum reactive power
"with busbar connection"
Additionnal circuit breaker 60/63 A protection kit Upto 30 kvar 51065
Additionnal circuit breaker 100 A protection kit From 31 to 50 kvar 51066
Additionnal circuit breaker 160 A protection kit From 51 to 80 kvar 51067
Additionnal circuit breaker 250 A protection kit From 81 to 120 kvar 51068

Installation
bb horizontal fixing in functional and universal cubicles, 400 and 500 mm deep
vv in cubicle W = 600 mm using fastening crosspieces
vv in cubicle W = 650, 700 and 800 mm using fastening crosspieces and extension
pieces
bb vertical fastening every 300 mm (maximum 5 modules) directly to cubicle uprights
using sliding crosspieces or to intermediate upright support
bb control circuit power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz.

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400/415 V network voltage
Varpact Harmony power factor correction modules
Varpact power factor correction module form a Varpact Harmony
prewired automatic compensation subassembly For highly polluted network (25 % < Gh/Sn y 50 %)
designed for fixing in stand-alone cubicles or inside
Main Low Voltage Switchboard. Varpact "with cable connection"
Tuning order 400 V Step Reference Weight
(kvar) (kg)
2.7 (135 Hz) 6.25 + 6.25 Double 51916 23
6.25 + 12.5 Double 51917 31.5
12.5 + 12.5 Double 51918 38.5
12.5 Single 51919 23.5
25 Single 51920 35.5
PB101983_SE-48

50 Single 51921 46.5

3.8 (190 Hz) 6.25 + 6.25 Double 51925 21.5
6.25 + 12.5 Double 51926 30
12.5 + 12.5 Double 51927 37
12.5 Single 51928 22
25 Single 51929 34
50 Single 51930 45
4.3 (215 Hz) 6.25 + 6.25 Double 51934 21.5
6.25 + 12.5 Double 51935 30
12.5 + 12.5 Double 51936 37
12.5 Single 51937 22
25 Single 51938 34
50 Single 51939 45
Varpact Harmony "with cable connection".
Varpact B "with busbar connection"
Tuning order 400 V Step Reference Weight
(kvar) (kg)
PB101982_SE-42

2.7 (135 Hz) 6.25 + 6.25 Double 51757 26

6.25 + 12.5 Double 51759 34.5
12.5 + 12.5 Double 51761 41.5
12.5 Single 51763 26.5
25 Single 51765 38.5
50 Single 51767 49.5
3.8 (190 Hz) 6.25 + 6.25 Double 51653 24.5
6.25 + 12.5 Double 51654 33
12.5 + 12.5 Double 51655 40
12.5 Single 51656 25
25 Single 51657 37
50 Single 51658 48
Varpact Harmony B "with busbar connection".
4.3 (215 Hz) 6.25 + 6.25 Double 51501 24.5
6.25 + 12.5 Double 51503 33
12.5 + 12.5 Double 51505 40
DB110597

12.5 Single 51509 25

25 Single 51511 37
50 Single 51512 48
DB110596

Varpact Harmony dimensions.

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50 Hz network
400/415 V network voltage
Varpact Harmony power factor correction modules

Technical data
bb capacitor rated voltage: 480 V, three-phase 50 Hz
bb tuning order: 2.7 (135 Hz) - 3.8 (190 Hz) - 4.3 (215 Hz)
bb capacitance value tolerance: -5, +10 %
bb insulation level:
vv 0.69 kV
vv withstand 50 Hz, 1 min: 3 kV
bb maximum permissible overloads:

Tuning order 2.7 (135 Hz) 3.8 (190 Hz) 4.3 (215 Hz)
Overcurrent (max) 12 % under 400 V 19 % under 400 V 30 % under 400 V
Overvoltage 10 % (8 hours over 24 hours as in IEC 60831)

bb ambient temperature around the capacitor bank (electrical room):

vv maximum temperature: 40 °C
vv average temperature over 24 hours: 35 °C
vv average annual temperature: 25 °C
vv minimum temperature: -5 °C
bb busbar withstand Isc: 35 kA
bb losses: y 8 W/kvar
bb degree of protection: front face direct contact protection device
bb colour: RAL 7016
bb standard: IEC 60439-1, EN 60439-1, IEC 61921.

Accessories Ref.
Connection module
With fixing kit (600, 650, 700, 800 wide cubicle) 52800

Installation
bb horizontal fixing in functional and universal cubicles, 400 and 500 mm deep, fixing
in cubicle W = 650, 700 and 800 mm using fastening crosspieces supplied
bb vertical fixing every 300 mm (maximum 5 modules) directly to cubicle uprights
using sliding crosspieces or to intermediate upright support
bb control circuit power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz.

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Accessories for Varpact power factor correction modules
Connection module
E72598_01

(Ref. 52800)
It is used to connect:
bb the power and control cables for the power factor correction module contactors
(maximum five power factor correction modules)
bb the cubicle supply cables.
It is supplied with:
bb 4 crosspieces
bb 2 extension pieces
O 3 power connection bars (800 A max.), marked L1, L2, L3
P Voltage transformer supplying the contactor coils 400/230 V, 250 VA
Q Control circuit safety fuses
R Contactor control distribution terminal block
S Sliding crosspieces for mounting in cubicles 400 and 500 mm deep
T Extension pieces for mounting in cubicles 650, 700 or 800 mm wide
U Power factor correction module connection: 5 holes Ø10 per phase
V Customer’s incoming cable connection: 2 x M12 bolts per phase.
Connection module IP00. To make it easier to connect the supply cables, we recommended
that the connection module be installed at least 20 cm from the ground.
a: cubicle W = 600
b: cubicle W = 650 or 700
c: cubicle W = 800

Fastening crosspieces for Varpact Classic and Comfort

PB100067_SE-29

(Ref. 51670)
Specially designed horizontal crosspieces allow easy installation of the power factor
correction modules in all types of functional and universal cubicles 400 or 500 mm
deep.
The crosspieces automatically ensure that the module is positioned correctly at the
right depth and maintain a distance of 55 mm between the modules. The crosspieces
are sold in pairs and must be ordered separately.
2 fastening crosspieces (ref. 51670).

Extension pieces for cubicles W = 700 and W = 800

PB100068_SE-52

with Varpact Classic and Comfort

(Ref. 51637 and 51639)
They are used to extend the power factor correction modules for use in cubicles
700 and 800 mm wide.
The extension pieces are supplied with the 4 screws required to attach
them to the module.

Extension pieces for Prisma Plus cubicle W = 650

with Varpact Classic and Comfort
(Ref. 51635)
It allows the module to be attached directly to the Prisma Plus cubicle uprights.
Extension pieces for cubicles.
The extension piece is supplied with the 4 screws required to attach it to the module.

W = 650 (ref. 51635)

W = 700 (ref. 51637)
W = 800 (ref. 51639)

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Accessories for Varpact power factor correction modules

Circuit breaker kit for Varpact Classic and Comfort "with cable
PB100072_SE-43

connection"
(Ref 51061, 51062, 51063 and 51064)
It allows to ensure individual and visible circuit breaking of each capacitor modules.

Circuit breaker kit for Varpact B Classic and Comfort "with

busbar connection"
(Ref 51065, 51066, 51067 and 51068)
It allows to ensure individual and visible circuit breaking of each capacitor modules.

Circuit breaker kit. Retrofit kit

(Ref. 51617, 51619, 51621 and 51633)
Set of pieces using for installation and connection of Varpact in functionnal and
PB100071_SE-51

universal existing cubicles. It is necessary to choose a Varpact module and to order

separately associated retrofit kit.

Retrofit kit Ref.

For P400 power factor correction module 51617
For P400 DR power factor correction module 51619
For L600 power factor correction module On request
For Rectimat 2 capacitor bank in cubicle standard and H type 51633

Retrofit kit.

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