Catalog Schneider Var Set

VarSet
Catalogue 2018
Low Voltage Capacitor Banks
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Your requirements…
Optimize energy
consumption
• By reducing electricity bills,
• By reducing power losses,
• By reducing CO2 emissions.
Increase power
availability
• Compensate for voltage sags
detrimental to process operation,
• Avoid nuisance tripping and
supply interruptions..
Improve your business

performance
• Optimize installation size,
• Reduce harmonic distortion to avoid
the premature ageing of equipment and
destruction of sensitive components.
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Our solutions…
Reactive energy management

In electrical networks, reactive energy results in increased line
currents for a given active energy transmitted to loads.
"Our energy
con-sumption
was reduced by 9%
after we installed 10 capacitor
banks with detuned reactors.
The main consequences are: Electricity bill optimised by 8%
and payback in 2 years."
•N
eed for oversizing of transmission and distribution networks Testifies Michelin Automotive in France.
by utilities,
5%
• Increased voltage drops and sags along the distribution lines,
"Energy
•A
dditional power losses. consumption
reduced by
This results in increased electricity bills for industrial customers with LV capacitor bank and active
because of: filter installed."
•P
enalties applied by most utilities on reactive energy, POMA OTIS Railways, Switzerland.
• Increased overall kVA demand,

"70 capacitor banks with detuned
• Increased energy consumption within the installations. reactors installed, energy consumption
Reactive energy management aims to optimize your electrical reduced by 10%, electrcity bill
optimised by 18%, payback in just
installation by reducing energy consumption, and to improve
power availability. Total CO2 emissions are also reduced.
Utility power bills are typically reduced by 5% to 10%*. 1 year.”
Madrid Barrajas airport Spain.
"Our network performance improved

significantly after we installed 225 LV
Detuned capacitor banks. The capacitor
banks incorporates advanced metering
system and remote communication
ensures continued operation and
minimal down time."
Ministry of Electricity and Water, Kuwait.
* Performance reflects actual customer experience, your results may vary depending on your environment.
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Improve electrical networks

and reduce energy costs
Power Factor Correction

Every electric machine needs active power (kW) and reactive
power (kVAr) to operate.
•T
he power rating of the installation in kVA is the combination
of both:
(kVA)2 = (kW)2 + (kVAr)2
•T he Power Factor has been defined as the ratio of active power
(kW) to apparent power (kVA).
Power Factor = (kW) / (kVA)
The objective of Reactive Energy

management is improvement of Power
Factor, or "Power Factor Correction".
This is typically achieved by producing reactive energy close to the consuming loads,
through connection of capacitor banks to the network.
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Ensure reliability and safety

on installations
Quality and reliability
•C
ontinuity of service thanks to the high
performance and long life expectancy
of capacitors.
•1
00% testing in manufacturing plant.
•D
esign and engineering with the highest
international standards.
Safety
•O
ver-pressure system for safe
disconnection at the end of life.
•A
ll materials and components are free
of PCB pollutants.
Efficiency and
productivity
•P
roduct development including innovation
in ergonomics and ease of installation
and connection.
•S
pecially designed components to save
time on installation and maintenance.
•A
ll components and solutions available
through a network of distributors and
partners in more than 100 countries.
Thanks to the know-how developed over 50 years, Schneider Electric

ranks as the global specialist in Energy management providing a
unique and comprehensive portfolio.
Schneider Electric helps you to make the most of your energy
with innovative, reliable and safe solutions.
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Quality & Environment

Quality certified
ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO50001
A major strength
In each of its units, Schneider Electric has an operating
organization whose main role is to verify quality and ensure
compliance with standards. This procedure is:
•u niform for all departments;
• r ecognized by numerous customers and official organizations.
But, above all, its strict application has made it possible to obtain
the recognition of independent organizations.
The quality system for design and manufacturing is certified
in compliance with the requirements of the ISO 9001 and
ISO 14001 Quality Assurance model.
Stringent, systematic controls

During its manufacture, each equipment item undergoes
systematic routine tests to verify its quality and compliance:
•d ielectric testing;
Schneider Electric
•e arth connection continuity test; undertakes to
• functional test of probes & ventilation; reduce the energy
bill and CO2
• functional test of the PFC system; emissions of its
• v erification of protection settings; customers by
proposing products,
• v erification of compliance with drawings and diagrams. solutions and
services which fit in
The results obtained are recorded and initialled by the Quality with all levels of the
Control Department on the specific test certificate for each energy value chain.
device. The Power Factor
Correction and
harmonic filtering
RoHS, REACh Compliance offer form part of the
energy efficiency
approach.
Low voltage power factor correction equipments and components
of Schneider Electric are RoHS, REACh Compliant.
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Energy
Efficiency
Immediate
Savings*
* Assuming the Power Factor correction equipment is properly chosen, installed, connected and commissioned.
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General contents
VarSet
Power Factor correction Guidelines

Why reactive energy management?
A
Method for determining compensation
Typical solutions depending on applications
VarSet offer
Global presentation
B
Selection guide
Fixed compensation
Automatic compensation
VarSet accessories
Configured offer
Construction of references VarSet Easy
Construction of references VarSet
VarSet characteristics
Appendix
Power factor of most common receiving devices
C
When should fixed power factor correction be used?
Automatic compensation: installation advice
General information about harmonics
Causes and effects of harmonics
VarPlus Logic series
Calcul of reactive power
Main protection recommendations
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Power Factor
correction
Guidelines
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Power Factor correction

Guidelines
Why reactive energy management?..................................................................12

Method for determining compensation............................................................14
A
Typical solutions depending on applications.................................................19
Other chapters
VarSet offer................................................................................................................................................. 20
Appendix.................................................................................................................................................... 50
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Power Factor correction Guidelines www.schneider-electric.com
Principle of reactive energy management

A All AC electrical networks consume two types of power: active power (kW) and
reactive power (kVAr):
bb The active power P (in kW) is the real power transmitted to loads such as motors,
lamps, heaters, computers, etc. The electrical active power is transformed into
mechanical power, heat or light.
bb The reactive power Q (in kVAr) is used only to power the magnetic circuits
of machines, motors and transformers.
The apparent power S (in kVA) is the vector combination of active and
reactive power.
Fig. 1 In this representation, The circulation of reactive power in the electrical network has major technical and
the Power Factor (P/S) economic consequences. For the same active power P, a higher reactive power
is equal to cos φ. means a higher apparent power, and thus a higher current must be supplied.
The circulation of active power over time results in active energy (in kWh).
Due to this higher
supplied current, the
The circulation of reactive power over time results in reactive energy (kvarh).
circulation of reactive In an electrical circuit, the reactive energy is supplied in addition to the active energy.
energy in distribution
networks results in:
bb Overload of
transformers
bb Higher temperature Active energy Active energy
Power Transmission
rise in power cables Motor
generation network
bb Additional losses Reactive energy Reactive energy
bb Large voltage drops
bb Higher energy
consumption and cost
bb Less distributed Fig. 2 Reactive energy supplied and billed by the energy provider.
active power
For these reasons,Active

thereenergy
is a great advantage in generating reactive energy at the
Active energy
Power
load level in order to prevent the unnecessary circulation of current in the network.
Transmission
generation Motor
This is what is known as "power factornetwork
correction". This is obtained by the connection
Reactive energy
of capacitors, which produce reactive energy in opposition to the energy absorbed
by loads such as motors.
Active energy Active energy
Qc Power Transmission
The result is a reduced apparent power, and an improved power factor P/S’ as
Motor
Q generation network Capacitors
illustrated in the diagram opposite.
Reactive energy Reactive energy
Fig. 4
The power generation and transmission networks are partially relieved, reducing
power losses and making additional transmission capacity available.
Active energy Active energy

Power Transmission
generation Motor
network
Reactive energy
Capacitors
Fig. 3 The reactive power is supplied by capacitors.
No billing of reactive power by the energy supplier
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Benefits of reactive energy management A

Optimized reactive energy management brings economic and technical
advantages as follows:
Savings on the electricity bill

bb Eliminating penalties on reactive energy and decreasing kVA demand.
bb Reducing power losses generated in the transformers and conductors
of the installation.
Example:
Loss reduction in a 630 kVA transformer PW = 6,500 W with an initial Power Factor = 0.7.
With power factor correction, we obtain a final Power Factor = 0.98.
The losses become: 3,316 W, i.e. a reduction of 49%.
Increasing available power

Power Increased
A high power factor optimizes an electrical factor available
installation by allowing better use of the components. power
The power available at the secondary of a MV/LV 0.7 0%
transformer can therefore be increased by fitting 0.8 + 14%
power factor correction equipment on the low 0.85 + 21%
voltage side. 0.90 + 28%
The table opposite shows the increased available 0.95 + 36%
power at the transformer output through 1 + 43%
improvement of the Power Factor from 0.7 to 1.
Reducing installation size Power Cable cross-

Installing power factor correction equipment allows factor section
conductor cross-section to be reduced, since less multiplying
current is absorbed by the compensated installation factor
for the same active power. 1 1
The opposite table shows the multiplying factor for 0.80 1.25
the conductor cross-section with different power 0.60 1.67
factor values. 0.40 2.50
Reducing voltage drops in the installation

Installing capacitors allows voltage drops to be reduced upstream of the point
where the power factor correction device is connected.
This prevents overloading of the network and reduces harmonics, so that you
will not have to overrate your installation.
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The selection of Power Factor Correction equipment should follow the following
A 4-step process and must be done by any people having the relevant skills:
bb Step 1: Calculation of the required reactive power.
bb Step 2: Selection of the compensation mode:
vv Central, for the complete installation
vv By sector
vv For individual loads, such as large motors.
bb Step 3: Selection of the compensation type:
vv Fixed, by connection of a fixed-value capacitor bank;
vv Automatic, by connection of a different number of steps, allowing adjustment
of the reactive energy to the required value;
vv Dynamic, for compensation of highly fluctuating loads.
bb Step 4: Allowance for operating conditions and harmonics.
Step 1: Calculation of the required reactive power

The objective is to determine the required reactive power Qc (kvar) to be installed,
in order to improve the power factor cos φ and reduce the apparent power S.
For φ’ < φ, we obtain: cos φ’ > cos φ and tan φ’ < tan φ.
This is illustrated in the diagram opposite.
Qc can be determined from the formula Qc = P. (tan φ - tan φ‘), which is deduced from
the diagram.
Fig. 5 Qc = power of the capacitor bank in kVAr.
P = active power of the load in kW.
tan φ = tangent of phase shift angle before compensation.
tan φ’ = tangent of phase shift angle after compensation.
The parameters φ and tan φ can be obtained from billing data, or from direct
measurement in the installation.
The following table can be used for direct determination.
Before Reactive power (kvar) to be installed per kW of load, in

compensation order to get the required cos φ’ or tan φ’
tan φ’ 0.75 0.62 0.48 0.41 0.33 0.23 0.00
cos φ’ 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.925 0.95 0.975 1.000
tan φ cos φ
1.73 0.5 0.98 1.11 1.25 1.32 1.40 1.50 1.73
1.02 0.70 0.27 0.40 0.54 0.61 0.69 0.79 1.02
0.96 0.72 0.21 0.34 0.48 0.55 0.64 0.74 0.96
0.91 0.74 0.16 0.29 0.42 0.50 0.58 0.68 0.91
0.86 0.76 0.11 0.24 0.37 0.44 0.53 0.63 0.86
0.80 0.78 0.05 0.18 0.32 0.39 0.47 0.57 0.80
0.75 0.80 0.13 0.27 0.34 0.42 0.52 0.75
0.70 0.82 0.08 0.21 0.29 0.37 0.47 0.70
0.65 0.84 0.03 0.16 0.24 0.32 0.42 0.65
0.59 0.86 0.11 0.18 0.26 0.37 0.59
0.54 0.88 0.06 0.13 0.21 0.31 0.54
0.48 0.90 0.07 0.16 0.26 0.48
Example:
consider a 1000 kW motor with cos φ = 0.8 (tan φ = 0.75).
In order to obtain cos φ = 0.95, it is necessary to install a capacitor bank with a reactive power
equal to k x P, i.e.: Qc = 0.42 x 1000 = 420 kvar.
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Supply Bus
Step 2: Selection of the compensation mode
The location of low-voltage capacitors in an installation constitutes the mode of
compensation, which may be central (one location for the entire installation), by A
sector (section-by-section), at load level, or some combination of the latter two.
Transformer In principle, the ideal compensation is applied at a point of consumption and at
the level required at any moment in time.
In practice, technical and economic factors govern the choice.
Circuit breaker
The location for connection of capacitor banks in the electrical network is
determined by:
bb the overall objective (avoid penalties on reactive energy relieve transformer
CC or cables, avoid voltage drops and sags)
bb the operating mode (stable or fluctuating loads)
bb the foreseeable influence of capacitors on the network characteristics
GC GC bb the installation cost.
IC IC IC IC
Central compensation
M M M M The capacitor bank is connected at the head of the installation to be compensated
in order to provide reactive energy for the whole installation.
CC: Central Compensation This configuration is convenient for a stable and continuous load factor.
GC: Group Compensation
IC: Individual Compensation
M: Motor Load Group compensation (by sector)
Fig. 6 The capacitor bank is connected at the head of the feeders supplying one particular
sector to be compensated. This configuration is convenient for a large installation,
with workshops having different load factors.
Compensation of individual loads

The capacitor bank is connected right at the inductive load terminals (especially
large motors). This configuration is very appropriate when the load power is
significant compared to the subscribed power.
This is the ideal technical configuration, as the reactive energy is produced
exactly where it is needed, and adjusted to the demand.
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Step 3: Selection of the compensation type

A Different types of compensation should be adopted depending on the performance
requirements and complexity of control:
bb Fixed, by connection of a fixed-value capacitor bank
bb Automatic, by connection of a different number of steps, allowing adjustment
of the reactive energy to the required value
bb Dynamic, for compensation of highly fluctuating loads.
Fixed compensation
This arrangement uses one or more capacitor(s) to provide a constant level
of compensation. Control may be:
bb Manual: by circuit-breaker or load-break switch
bb Semi-automatic: by contactor
bb Direct connection to an appliance and switched with it.
These capacitors are installed:

bb At the terminals of inductive loads (mainly motors)
bb At busbars supplying numerous small motors and inductive appliances for which
individual compensation would be too costly
bb In cases where the load factor is reasonably constant.
This kind of compensation provides automatic control and adapts the quantity of
reactive power to the variations of the installation in order to maintain the targeted
cos φ. The equipment is installed at points in an installation where the active-power
and/or reactive-power variations are relatively large, for example:
bb on the busbars of a main distribution switchboard
bb on the terminals of a heavily-loaded feeder cable.
Where the kvar rating of the capacitors is less than or equal to 15% of the power
supply transformer rating, a fixed value of compensation is appropriate. Above the
15% level, it is advisable to install an automatically-controlled capacitor bank.
Control is usually provided by an electronic device (Power Factor Controller) which

monitors the actual power factor and orders the connection or disconnection of
capacitors in order to obtain the targeted power factor. The reactive energy is thus
controlled by steps. In addition, the Power Factor Controller provides information on
the network characteristics (voltage amplitude and distortion, power factor, actual
active and reactive power…) and equipment status. Alarm signals are transmitted in
case of malfunction.
Connection is usually provided by contactors. For compensation of highly fluctuating

loads use of active filters or Electronic Var Compensators (EVC) are recommened.
Contact Schneider Electric for electronic compensation solutions.
Dynamic compensation
This kind of compensation is required when fluctuating loads are present, and
voltage fluctuations have to be prevented. The principle of dynamic compensation
is to associate a fixed capacitor bank and an electronic var compensator,
providing either leading or lagging reactive currents.
The result is continuously varying fast compensation, perfectly suitable for loads
such as lifts, crushers, spot welding, etc.
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Step 4: Allowance for operating conditions and

harmonics
Capacitor banks should be selected depending on the working conditions expected
A
during their lifetime.
Allowing for operating conditions

The operating conditions have a great influence on the life expectancy of capacitors.
The following parameters should be taken into account:
bb Ambient Temperature (°C)
bb Expected over-current, related to voltage disturbances, including maximum
sustained overvoltage
bb Maximum number of switching operations/year
bb Required life expectancy.
Our Power Factor Correction equipment are not suitable for a use in an environment
with an explosive atmosphere (ATEX).
Allowing for harmonics

Impact of harmonics on capacitors
Some loads (variable speed motors, static converters, welding machines, arc
furnaces, fluorescent lamps, etc.) pollute the electrical network by reinjecting
harmonics.
To take account of the effects of the harmonics on the capacitors, the type of
compensation equipment must be correctly determined:
Gh / Sn ≤ 15% ≤ 25% ≤ 50%

Range VarSet Easy VarSet VarSet
"no polluted network" "low polluted network" "polluted network"
Choosing equipment according to the harmonic pollution level

Equipment can be chosen:
bb Either theoretically from the Gh/Sn ratio if the data is available.
Gh: apparent power of harmonic-generating loads (variable speed motors, static
converters, power electronics, etc).
Sn: apparent power of the transformer.
The Gh/Sn rule is valid for a THD(I) of all the harmonic generators < 30% and for a
pre-existing THD(U) < 2%.
If these values are exceeded, a harmonic analysis of the network or measurements
are required.
Example 1:
U = 400 V, P = 300 kW, Sn = 800 kVA, Gh = 150 kVA
Gh/Sn = 18.75% φ VarSet "low polluted network" equipment
Example 2:
U = 400 V, P = 100 kW, Sn = 800 kVA, Gh = 300 kVA
Gh/Sn = 37.5% φ VarSet "polluted network" equipment
bb Or from the total harmonic current distortion THD(I) measured at the transformer
secondary, at full load and without without connected capacitors:
THD(I) % VarSet Easy VarSet VarSet Accusine

"no polluted "low polluted "polluted Active filters
network" network" network"
≤ 5%
5% < … ≤ 10%
10% < … ≤ 20%
> 20%
bb Or from the total harmonic voltage distortion THD(U) measured at the transformer
secondary, at full load and without without connected capacitors:
THD(U) % VarSet Easy VarSet VarSet Accusine

"no polluted "low polluted "polluted Active filters
network" network" network"
≤ 3%
3% < … ≤ 4%
4% < … ≤ 7%
> 7%
When Qc > 30% of Sn, "polluted network type" must be choosen to avoid any resonnance
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bb If both THD(I) and THD(U) are measured and do not result in the same type
of power factor correction, the most rigorous solution must be chosen.
A Example:
A measurement gives:
bb THD(I) = 15% VarSet "polluted network" solution
bb THD(U) = 3.5% VarSet "low polluted network" solution
The VarSet "polluted network" solution must be chosen.
General
The purpose of the detuned reactors (DR) is to prevent the harmonics present on
the network from being amplified and to protect the capacitors (this corresponds
to our VarSet "polluted network" range). They must be connected in series with
the capacitors.
Caution: as the detuned reactors generate an overvoltage at the capacitor terminals,
capacitors at least 480 V must be used for a 400 V network.
Technical data
bb Choice of tuning
The tuning frequency fr corresponds to the resonance frequency of the L-C assembly.
1
fr =
(2 √LC)
We also speak of tuning order n.
For a 50 Hz network, we have:
fr
n=
50 Hz
bb The tuning order chosen must ensure that the harmonic current spectrum range is
outside the resonance frequency.
bb It is also important to ensure that no remote-control frequencies are disturbed.
The most common tuning orders are 3, 8 or 4.2 (2.7 is used for 3rd order harmonics).
Tuning order selection table for Network 50 Hz
Harmonic generators Remote control frequency (Ft)

165 Hz < Ft ≤ 250 Hz 250 Hz < Ft ≤ 350 Hz None or Ft > 350 Hz
Three-phase harmonic generators (2) 2.7 (1) 3.8 4.2
Single-phase harmonic generators (3) 2.7
Tuning order selection table for Network 60 Hz
Harmonic generators Remote control frequency (Ft)

200 Hz < Ft ≤ 300 Hz 300 Hz < Ft ≤ 450 Hz None or Ft > 450Hz
Three-phase harmonic generators (2) 2.7 3.8 4.2
Single-phase harmonic generators (3) 2.7
(1) a tuning order of 4.2 can be used in France with a remote control frequency of 175 Hz.
(2) Example of three-phase harmonic generators : Variable speed drives, rectifiers,UPS,starters.
(3) Single phase harmonic generators case must be considered if the power of single phase
harmonic generators in KVA is more than half of the total power of your harmonic generators.
Concordance between tuning order, tuning frequency

and relative impedance
Tuning order Relative impedance Tuning frequency for Tuning frequency for
[ p = 1 / n² ] ( % ) @ 50 Hz (Hz) @ 60 Hz (Hz)
2,7 14 135 162
3,8 7 190 228
4,2 5,7 215 252
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Typical solutions depending on applications
Customer requirements
The table below shows the solutions most frequently used in different types of
applications. A
Very frequently
Usually
Occasionally
In all cases, it is strongly recommended that measurements be carried out on site

in order to validate the solution.
Types of applications VarSet Easy VarSet VarSet

"no polluted network" "low polluted network" "polluted network"
Gh/Sn ≤ 15% Gh/Sn ≤ 25% Gh/Sn ≤ 50%
Industry
Food and drink
Textiles
Wood
Paper
Printing
Chemicals - pharmaceuticals
Plastics
Glass - ceramics
Steel production
Metallurgy
Automotive
Cement works
Mining
Refineries
Microelectronics
Tertiary
Banks - insurance
Supermarkets
Hospitals
Stadiums
Amusement parks
Hotels - offices
Energy and infrastructure
Substations
Water distribution
Internet
Railway transport
Airports
Underground train systems
Bridges
Tunnels
Wind turbines
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VarSet offer
Global presentation................................................................................................22
Selection guide........................................................................................................24
Fixed compensation...............................................................................................26
Automatic compensation......................................................................................28
VarSet accessories.................................................................................................42
Configured offer......................................................................................................43
Construction of references VarSet Easy..........................................................45
Construction of references VarSet....................................................................46
VarSet characteristics............................................................................................47 B
Other chapters
Power Factor correction Guidelines............................................................................................................ 10
Appendix.................................................................................................................................................... 50
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VarSet offer www.schneider-electric.com
Global presentation
VarSet ISO 9001

Quality certifie
d manufacturin
g
ISO 14001
Environmenta
lm anagement sy
stem
Non contractual picture
The entire VarSet range offers a unique combination of abilities to give

you more convenience, reliability and performance across a broad range
of applications.
Forward-thinking design and meticulous manufacturing quality means
you can count on VarSet capacitor banks to deliver dependable,
long-term service.
Embedded communication features will allow you to optimize surveillance,
maintenance and performance of your capacitor bank asset.
EcoStruxure™ Power ready

bb Seemless integration thanks to embedded Modbus communication
bb Remote equipment follow up & control
bb Remote troubleshooting
bb Enable analytics & mobile benefits of EcoStruxure™ Power
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Global presentation
Safety
> Protection VarSet Easy
bb overload protection for each stage
bb short-circuit protection for each stage
bb thermal monitoring device
bb 3 phase overPressure Disconnection System
on each capacitor
bb direct contact protection open door
> Robust Enclosure System

bb IP31 protection for indoor application
bb IP54 kit available for dusty and harsh environment
bb high quality welding and painting
bb IK10 protection against mechanical shocks
> Tested and certified

B
VarSet easy range is optimized to
bb fully type-tested according to IEC 61921 & give the performance you need for
IEC 61439- 1 & 2
standard operating conditions.
Manufactured with meticulous quality
Reliability means and designed to deliver
> Long-life performance reliable performance, it's the easy
bb Schneider capacitor engineered for harsh choice for savings and fast return
environment and long life* on investment.
bb multi level and redondancy of protections
bb reduced switching inrush current thanks to special Simplicity
design contactor or detuned reactors
bb integration of high quality Schneider components > Easy to install
bb compact enclosure
> Easy maintenance bb easy accessible gland plates for power cables
bb automatic step size detection
bb self diagnosis of capacitor output & derating > Ease of use and maintenance
bb alarm functions available (temperature, Harmonics, bb easy programming and commissioning with
Voltage, Overload , hunting…) Varplus Logic controller
bb simple replacement or retrofit of EasyCan
capacitors
Performance bb straightforward integration with any building or
any energy management system thanks to
> Easy installation & commissioning modbus communication
bb automatic step size detection
bb current transformer polarity auto-detection Reliability
bb top or bottom cable connection
> Protection
> Advanced measurement and monitoring bb thermal monitoring
functions bb harmonic overload
bb real time step monitoring (remaining power, number bb direct accidental contact
of switches) bb 3 phase simultaneous safe diconnection
bb harmonic control till the 19th harmonic at end of life
bb 4 quadrant operations
bb overload assessment thru harmonics > Robust enclosure
bb IP31 for indoor application
> Configurable overload and short-circuit bb IK10 protection against mechanical shocks
protection options bb high quality welding and painting
> Future-ready : "Connectable product" > Tested

bb fully type tested according to IEC 61439-1 & 2,
IEC 61921
* Cf. Low voltage components catalog PFCED310003EN
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Selection guide
Selector web page:

Compensation type
bb Automatic compensation:
This compensation type is used for unstable loads.
The VarSet LV equipment will automatically adjust the reactive power according
to variations in load and/or power factor. Schneider Electric recommends the use
of automatic compensation when the capacitor bank's power is more than 15%
of the power of the transformer, in order to avoid overcompensation.
bb Fixed compensation:
This compensation type is used for stable loads, with synchronised voltage
ECODIAL Software: and current. The equipment will supply a constant reactive power irrespective
of load variations.
Network pollution
Non-linear loads, such as devices using power electronics, generate harmonic
pollution on the network.
The selection of the appropriate power factor correction solution has to be
adapted depending on the level of network pollution.
The selection is based on the value of the Gh/Sn ratio, with:
ID-Spec Software: bb Gh = total power of the non–linear loads
bb Sn = rated power of the supply transformer
The selection can also be made according to the percentage of total harmonic
current distorsion THDi or total harmonic voltage distorsion THDu measured.
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Selection guide
The compensation needs of your installation vary depending on factors such as load
variation, Network harmonic pollution level and the characteristics of the installation.
Find out the right level of compensation for your network with the help of the chart below.
Your load variation
Variable or unstable load Stable load
Choose Choose
automatic compensation fixed compensation
B
Network harmonic pollution level Network harmonic pollution level
No polluted Low polluted Polluted Low polluted Polluted
Gh/Sn ≤ 15% Gh/Sn ≤ 25% Gh/Sn ≤ 50% Gh/Sn ≤ 25% Gh/Sn ≤ 50%
Thdu ≤ 3% Thdu ≤ 4% Thdu ≤ 7% Thdu ≤ 4% Thdu ≤ 7%
Thdi ≤ 5% Thdi ≤ 10% Thdi ≤ 20% Thdi ≤ 10% Thdi ≤ 20%
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VarSet Easy for VarSet for VarSet for VarSet for VarSet for
"no polluted "low polluted "polluted "low polluted "polluted
network" network" network" network" network"
400 V - 50 Hz 400 V - 50 Hz 400 V - 50 Hz 400 V - 50 Hz 400 V - 50 Hz

from 7.5 to 600 kVAr from 6 to 1150 kVAr from 50 to 1150 kVAr from 79 to 200 kVAr from 50 to 200 kVAr
See page 28 bottom - See page 30 DR 2.7 - See page 36 See page 26 See page 26
Top - See page 38 DR 3.8 - Bottom - See page 32
DR 3.8 - Top - See page 38
400 V - 60 Hz
from 100 to 600 kVAr DR 4.2 - See page 34
See page 40 400V - 60 Hz

from 200 to 600 kVAr
DR 2.7 - See page 34
DR 3.8 - See page 34
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Fixed compensation
400 V / 50 Hz
Low polluted network
Polluted network - Tuning order 3.8 & 4.2
General characteristics
Electrical Characteristics
Rated Voltage 400 V - 50 Hz
Capacitance Tolerance -5%, +10%
Connection type Three-phase
Power losses < 2.5 W/kVAr for low polluted network
< 6 W/kVAr for polluted network
Maximum permissible over current 1.43 In for low polluted network
(with thermal protection included) 1.31 In for polluted network with 4.2 tuning factor
1.19 In for polluted network with 3.8 tuning factor
Maximum permissible over voltage 1.1 x Un, 8 h every 24 h
Insulation voltage 500 V up to 32 kVAr, 690 V from 50 kVAr
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 8 kV
(Uimp)
Enclosure
Environment Degree of protection IP31
B bb Installation: Indoor
bb Ambient temperature: -5°C to 45°C
Colour
Degree of mechanical resistance
RAL 7035
IK10
bb Average daily temperature: +35°C max Protection against direct contacts IPxxB
bb Humidity: up to 95% open door
bb Maximum altitude: 2000 m Head circuit breaker protection
Without circuit breaker Busbar Connection
Standards LV bank must be protected by a circuit breaker
bb IEC 61921 on upstream switchboard
bb IEC 61439-1/2 With circuit breaker Compact NSX
Rotary handle above 100 kVAr
Environment certifications Step
RoHS compliant, produced in 14001 certified Capacitors Type VarplusCan 400 V - 50 Hz for low polluted network
plants, product environmental profile available VarplusCan 480 V - 50 Hz for polluted network
Maximum over current: 1.8 In
Overpressure protection
Discharge resistance 50 V - 1 min
Detuned Reactor Varplus DR
Overheating protection by thermostat
Temperature control
By thermostat
Installation
Auxiliary supply Transformer 400/230 V included from 50 kVAr
Options available through configurator (see page 43):

bb Top or bottom connection
bb Tuning factor 2,7
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VarSet offer
Fixed compensation
400 V / 50 Hz

References Power Breaking Capacity Main Circuit breaker Enclosure Enclosure size Max weight
(kVAr) type (H x W x D) (kg)
With circuit breaker
Wall-mounted - Top connection
VLVFW0N03501AA 9 15 kA IC60H 20A VLVFW0N 650 x 450 x 250 mm 48
VLVFW0N03502AA 16 IC60H 40A
VLVFW1N03506AA 50 35 kA NSX160F VLVFW1N 700 x 600 x 300 mm 64
VLVFW1N03507AA 75 NSX250F
VLVFW1N03508AA 100 NSX250F
Floor-standing - Bottom connection
VLVFW2N03509AA 125 50 kA NSX400N 400A VLVFW2N 1300 x 800 x 300 mm 117
VLVFW2N03510AA 150 NSX400N 400A
B
References Power Short-time Preconised upstream Enclosure Enclosure size Max weight
(kVAr) withstand current protection type (H x W x D) (kg)
Without circuit breaker
VLVFW2N03509AB 125 30 kA/1s NSX400N 400A VLVFW2N 1300 x 800 x 300 mm 117
VLVFW2N03510AB 150 NSX400N 400A
Polluted network
References Power Tuning order / Breaking Main Enclosure Enclosure size Max weight
(kVAr) Tuning Capacity Circuit type (H x W x D) (kg)
Frequency breaker
VLVFF2P03506AA 50 3.8 / 190 Hz 50 kA NSX250N 250A VLVFF2P 1400 x 800 x 600 mm 320
VLVFF2P03507AA 75 NSX250N 250A
VLVFF2P03506AD 50 4.2 / 210 Hz NSX250N 250A
VLVFF2P03507AD 75 NSX250N 250A
References Power Tuning order / Short-time Preconised Enclosure Enclosure size Max weight
(kVAr) Tuning withstand upstream type (H x W x D) (kg)
Frequency current protection
VLVFF2P03506AB 50 3.8 / 190 Hz 35kA/1s NSX250N 250A VLVFF2P 1400 x 800 x 600 mm 320
VLVFF2P03507AB 75 NSX250N 250A
VLVFF2P03506AE 50 4.2 / 210 Hz NSX250N 250A
VLVFF2P03507AE 75 NSX250N 250A
Dimensions and weight: see page 48.

Main protection recommendations: see page 64 to 66.
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400 V / 50 Hz
VarSet Easy
No polluted network
Power losses < 2 W/kVAr
Maximum permissible over current 1.36 In for no polluted network
Overload protection By Thdu management from controller
(Uimp)
Enclosure
Degree of protection IP31
Colour RAL 7035
Degree of mechanical resistance IK10
B Protection against direct contacts
open door
IP00 - protection against accidental direct contact
Controller
VarPlus Logic VPL06 / VPL12 with Modbus communication
Head circuit breaker protection
Without circuit breaker Without circuit breaker
LV bank must be protected by a circuit breaker
on upstream switchboard
Environment With circuit breaker iC60 up to 30 kVar, Easypact CVS from 32 kVar
bb Installation: Indoor to 300 kvar, Compact NS above 300 kvar
bb Ambient temperature: -5°C to 45°C Rotary handle above 100 kVAr
bb Average daily temperature: +35°C max Step
bb Humidity: up to 95% Capacitors Type EasyCan 400 V - 50 Hz
bb Maximum altitude: 2000 m Maximum over current: 1.5 In
Overpressure protection
Standards Discharge resistance 50 V - 1 min
bb IEC 61921 Contactors Dedicated to capacitor switching
bb IEC 61439-1/2 Temperature control
Double control By controller Varplus Logic VPL6 or VPL12
Environment certifications
Communication
RoHS compliant, produced in 14001 certified ModBUS RS485
plants, product environmental profile available
Installation
TI not included 5 VA - secondary 1 A or 5 A
To be installed upstream of the load and capacitor bank
GenSet contact Must be connected with the generator
Alarm contact Available for remote warning signal
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400 V / 50 Hz
VarSet Easy
No polluted network
References Power Smallest Regulation No. of No. of Breaking Main Circuit Enclosure Enclosure size Max
(kVAr) step electrical physical Capacity breaker type (H x W x D) weight
Steps Steps (kg)
VLVAW0L007A40A 7.5 2.5 2.5 + 5 3 2 15 kA IC60H 20A VLVAW0L 600 x 500 x 250 mm 57
VLVAW0L015A40A 15 5 5 + 10 3 2 IC60H 32A
VLVAW0L017A40A 17.5 2.5 2.5 + 5 + 10 7 3 IC60H 40A
VLVAW0L020A40A 20 5 5 + 5 + 10 4 3 IC60H 40A
VLVAW0L025A40A 25 5 5 + 10 + 10 5 3 IC60H 50A
VLVAW0L030A40A 30 5 5 + 10 + 15 6 3 IC60H 63A
VLVAW0L037A40A 37.5 7.5 7.5 + 15 + 15 5 3 35 kA CVS100F 80A
VLVAW0L045A40A 45 7.5 7.5 + 15 + 22.5 6 3 CVS100F 100A
VLVAW0L050A40A 50 10 10 + 20 + 20 5 3 CVS100F 100A
VLVAW1L060A40A 60 10 10 + 20 + 30 6 3 CVS160F 125A VLVAW1L 800 x 600 x 250 mm 73
VLVAW1L070A40A 70 10 10 + 20 + 40 7 3 CVS160F 125A
VLVAW1L075A40A 75 15 15 + 30 + 30 5 3 CVS160F 125A
VLVAW1L082A40A 82.5 7.5 7.5 + 15 + 30 + 30 11 4 CVS160F 125A
VLVAW1L090A40A 90 15 15 + 15 + 30 + 30 6 4 CVS250F 200A
VLVAW1L100A40A 100
VLVAW2L125A40A 125
20
25
20 + 40 + 40
25 + 50 + 50
5
5
3
3
CVS250F 200A
CVS400F 320A VLVAW2L 1000 x 800 x 300 mm 131
B
VLVAW2L150A40A 150 25 25 + 25 + 50 + 50 6 4 CVS400F 320A
VLVAW2L175A40A 175 25 25 + 3x50 7 4 CVS630F 500A
VLVAW2L200A40A 200 25 25 + 25 + 3x50 8 5 CVS630F 500A
Floor-standing - bottom connection
VLVAF3L225A40A 225 25 25 + 4x50 9 5 35 kA CVS630F 500A VLVAF3L 1100 x 800 x 400 mm 140
VLVAF3L250A40A 250 25 25 + 25 + 4x50 10 6 CVS630F 500A
VLVAF3L275A40A 275 25 25 + 5x50 11 6 CVS630F 600A
VLVAF3L300A40A 300 50 6x50 6 6 CVS630F 600A
VLVAF5L350A40A 350 50 7x50 7 7 NS800N
VLVAF5L400A40A 400 50 8x50 8 8 NS800N VLVAF5L 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 340
VLVAF5L450A40A 450 50 9x50 9 9 NS1000N
VLVAF5L500A40A 500 50 10x50 10 10 NS1000N
VLVAF5L550A40A 550 50 11x50 11 11 NS1250N
VLVAF5L600A40A 600 50 12x50 12 12 NS1250N
References Power Smallest Regulation No. of No. of Short-time Preconised Enclosure Enclosure size Max
(kVAr) step electrical physical withstand upstream type (H x W x D) weight
Steps Steps current Icw protection (kg)
VLVAW0L007A40B 7.5 2.5 2.5 + 5 3 2 30 kA/1s IC60H 20A VLVAW0L 600 x 500 x 250 mm 57
VLVAW0L015A40B 15 5 5 + 10 3 2 IC60H 32A
VLVAW0L017A40B 17.5 2.5 2.5 + 5 + 10 7 3 IC60H 40A
VLVAW0L020A40B 20 5 5 + 5 + 10 4 3 IC60H 40A
VLVAW0L025A40B 25 5 5 + 10 + 10 5 3 IC60H 50A
VLVAW0L030A40B 30 5 5 + 10 + 15 6 3 IC60H 63A
VLVAW0L037A40B 37.5 7.5 7.5 + 15 + 15 5 3 CVS100F 80A
VLVAW0L045A40B 45 7.5 7.5 + 15 + 22.5 6 3 CVS100F 100A
VLVAW0L050A40B 50 10 10 + 20 + 20 5 3 CVS100F 100A
VLVAW1L060A40B 60 10 10 + 20 + 30 6 3 CVS160F 125A VLVAW1L 800 x 600 x 250 mm 73
VLVAW1L070A40B 70 10 10 + 20 + 40 7 3 CVS160F 125A
VLVAW1L075A40B 75 15 15 + 30 + 30 5 3 CVS160F 125A
VLVAW1L082A40B 82.5 7.5 7.5 + 15 + 30 + 30 11 4 CVS160F 125A
VLVAW1L090A40B 90 15 15 + 15 + 30 + 30 6 4 CVS250F 200A
VLVAW1L100A40B 100 20 20 + 40 + 40 5 3 CVS250F 200A
VLVAW2L125A40B 125 25 25 + 50 + 50 5 3 CVS400F 320A VLVAW2L 1000 x 800 x 300 mm 131
VLVAW2L150A40B 150 25 25 + 25 + 50 + 50 6 4 CVS400F 320A
VLVAW2L175A40B 175 25 25 + 3x50 7 4 CVS630F 500A
VLVAW2L200A40B 200 25 25 + 25 + 3x50 8 5 CVS630F 500A
Floor-standing - bottom connection
VLVAF3L225A40B 225 25 25 + 4x50 9 5 30 kA/1s CVS630F 500A VLVAF3L 1100 x 800 x 400 mm 140
VLVAF3L250A40B 250 25 25 + 25 + 4x50 10 6 CVS630F 500A
VLVAF3L275A40B 275 25 25 + 5x50 11 6 CVS630F 600A
VLVAF3L300A40B 300 50 6x50 6 6 CVS630F 600A
VLVAF5L350A40B 350 50 7x50 7 7 NS800N
VLVAF5L400A40B 400 50 8x50 8 8 NS800N VLVAF5L 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 340
VLVAF5L450A40B 450 50 9x50 9 9 NS1000N
VLVAF5L500A40B 500 50 10x50 10 10 NS1000N
VLVAF5L550A40B 550 50 11x50 11 11 NS1250N
VLVAF5L600A40B 600 50 12x50 12 12 NS1250N

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400 V / 50 Hz - Bottom entry
Power losses < 2.5 W/kVAr
Maximum permissible over current 1.43 In
(with thermal protection included)
(Uimp)
Enclosure
Colour RAL 7035
B Degree of mechanical resistance

Protection against direct contacts
IK10
IPxxB
open door
Environment Controller
bb Installation: Indoor VarPlus Logic VPL06 / VPL12 with Modbus communication
bb Ambient temperature: -5°C to 45°C Head circuit breaker protection
bb Average daily temperature: +35°C max Without circuit breaker Busbar Connection
bb Humidity: up to 95% LV bank must be protected by a circuit breaker
bb Maximum altitude: 2000 m on upstream switchboard
With circuit breaker Compact NSX or Compact NS
Standards Rotary handle above 100 kVAr
bb IEC 61921 Step
bb IEC 61439-1/2 Capacitors Type VarplusCan 400 V - 50 Hz
Maximum over current: 1.8 In
Environment certifications Overpressure protection
RoHS compliant, produced in 14001 certified Discharge resistance 50 V - 1 min
plants, product environmental profile available Contactors Dedicated to capacitor switching
Fuse protection Type gG above 300 kVar
Temperature control
Double control By thermostat and controller
Communication
ModBUS RS485
Installation

bb Step protection by circuit breaker
bb Top or Bottom connection
bb Plinth for wall mounted banks
bb Short-time withstand current 65 kA/1s
bb Breaking capacity 65 kA
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Bottom entry - 400 V / 50 Hz
Steps Steps (kg)
Wall-mounted - Bottom connection
VLVAW0N03526AA 6 3 3+3 2 2 15 kA IC60H 13A VLVAW0N 650 x 450 x 250 mm 57
VLVAW0N03501AA 9 3 3 + 6.25 3 2 IC60H 20A
VLVAW0N03527AA 12.5 3 3 + 3 + 6.25 4 3 IC60H 32A
VLVAW0N03502AA 16 3 3 + 6.25 + 6.25 5 3 IC60H 40A
VLVAW0N03503AA 22 3 3 + 6.25 + 12.5 7 3 IC60H 50A
VLVAW0N03504AA 32 6.25 6.25 + 12.5 + 12.5 5 3 IC60H 63A
VLVAW1N03505AA 34 3 3 + 6.25 + 12.5 + 12.5 11 4 35 kA NSX160F 125A VLVAW1N 700 x 600 x 250 mm 73
VLVAW1N03528AA 37.5 6.25 6.25 + 6.25 + 12.5 + 12.5 6 4 NSX160F 125A
VLVAW1N03506AA 50 6.25 6.25 + 6.25 + 12.5 + 25 8 4 NSX160F 160A
VLVAW1N03529AA 69 6.25 6.25 + 12.5 + 25 + 25 11 4 NSX250F 200A
VLVAW1N03507AA 75 25 25 + 25 + 25 3 3 NSX250F 200A
VLVAW1N03530AA 87.5 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 25 + 25 7 4 NSX250F 250A
VLVAW1N03508AA 100 25 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 4 4 NSX250F 250A
VLVAW2N03509AA 125 25 25 + 50 + 50 5 3 50 kA NSX400N 400A VLVAW2N 1200 x 800 x 300 mm 131
VLVAW2N03531AA 137.5
VLVAW2N03510AA 150
12.5
50
12.5 + 25 + 50 + 50
50 + 50 + 50
11
3
4
3
NSX400N 400A
NSX400N 400A
B
VLVAW2N03511AA 175 25 25 + 3x50 7 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAW3N03512AA 200 25 25 + 25 + 3x50 8 5 NSX400N 400A VLVAW3N 1200 x 1000 x 300 mm 175
VLVAW3N03513AA 225 25 25 + 4x50 9 5 NSX630N 630A
VLVAW3N03532AA 238 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 4x50 19 6 NSX630N 630A
VLVAW3N03514AA 250 25 25 + 25 + 4x50 10 6 NSX630N 630A
VLVAW3N03515AA 275 25 25 + 5x50 11 6 NSX630N 630A
VLVAW3N03516AA 300 50 6x50 6 6 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF5N03517AA 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 50 kA NS800N VLVAF5N 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 434
VLVAF5N03518AA 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS1000N
VLVAF5N03519AA 450 50 50 + 4x100 9 5 NS1000N
VLVAF5N03520AA 500 50 50 + 50 + 4x100 10 6 NS1250N
VLVAF5N03521AA 550 50 50 + 5x100 11 6 NS1250N
VLVAF5N03522AA 600 50 50 + 50 + 5x100 12 6 NS1250N
VLVAF7N03534AA 700 25 25 + 25 + 50 + 6x100 28 9 65 kA NS800H+NS1000H VLVAF7N 2200 x 1600 x 600 mm 868
VLVAF7N03536AA 900 50 50 + 50 +8x100 18 10 NS800H+NS1000H (2 incomings)
VLVAF7N03537AA 1000 50 50 + 50 + 9x100 20 11 2xNS1250H
VLVAF7N03539AA 1150 50 50 + 10x100 23 12 NS1250H+NS1600H
Wall-mounted - Bottom connection
VLVAW2N03509AB 125 25 25 + 50 + 50 5 3 30 kA/1s NSX400N 400A VLVAW2N 1200 x 800 x 300 mm 131
VLVAW2N03531AB 137.5 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 50 + 50 11 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAW2N03510AB 150 50 50 + 50 + 50 3 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAW2N03511AB 175 25 25 + 3x50 7 6 NSX400N 400A
VLVAW3N03512AB 200 25 25 + 25 + 3x50 8 5 NSX400N 400A VLVAW3N 1200 x 1000 x 300 mm 175
VLVAW3N03513AB 225 25 25 + 4x50 9 5 NSX630N 630A
VLVAW3N03532AB 238 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 4x50 19 6 NSX630N 630A
VLVAW3N03514AB 250 25 25 + 25 + 4x50 10 6 NSX630N 630A
VLVAW3N03515AB 275 25 25 + 5x50 11 6 NSX630N 630A
VLVAW3N03516AB 300 50 6x50 6 6 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF5N03517AB 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 35 kA/1s NS800N VLVAF5N 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 434
VLVAF5N03518AB 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS1000N
VLVAF5N03519AB 450 50 50 + 4x100 9 5 NS1000N
VLVAF5N03520AB 500 50 50 + 50 + 4x100 10 6 NS1250N
VLVAF5N03521AB 550 50 50 + 5x100 11 6 NS1250N
VLVAF5N03522AB 600 50 50 + 50 + 5x100 12 6 NS1250N
VLVAF7N03534AB 700 25 25 + 25 + 50 +6x100 28 9 65 kA/1s NS800H+NS1000H VLVAF7N 2200 x 1600 x 600 mm 868
VLVAF7N03536AB 900 50 50 + 50 +8x100 18 10 NS800H+NS1000H (2 incomings)
VLVAF7N03537AB 1000 50 50 + 50 + 9x100 20 11 2xNS1250H
VLVAF7N03539AB 1150 50 50 + 10x100 23 12 NS1250H+NS1600H

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Polluted network
Tuning order 3.8 - Tuning frequency 190 Hz
Power losses < 6 W/kVAr for polluted network
Maximum permissible over current 1.19 In for polluted network with 3.8 tuning factor
(Uimp)
Enclosure
Colour RAL 7035

IK10
IPxxB
open door
Controller
Rotary handle
Environment Step
bb Installation: Indoor Capacitors Type VarplusCan 480 V - 50 Hz
bb Ambient temperature: -5°C to 45°C Maximum over current: 1.8 In
bb Average daily temperature: +35°C max Overpressure protection
bb Humidity: up to 95% Discharge resistance 50 V - 1 min
bb Maximum altitude: 2000 m Detuned Reactor Varplus DR
Standards Contactors TeSys range
bb IEC 61921 Fuse protection Type gG
Communication
Installation

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Polluted network
Steps Steps (kg)
VLVAF2P03506AA 50 12.5 12.5 + 12.5 + 25 4 3 50 kA NSX250N 250A VLVAF2P 1400 x 800 x 600 mm 350
VLVAF2P03507AA 75 25 25 + 50 3 2 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03508AA 100 25 25 + 25 + 50 4 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03509AA 125 25 25 + 50 + 50 5 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03531AA 137.5 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 50 + 50 11 4 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03510AA 150 25 25 + 25 + 50 + 50 6 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03511AA 175 25 25 + 50 + 100 7 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03512AA 200 50 50 + 50 + 100 4 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF3P03513AA 225 25 25 + 50 + 50 + 100 9 4 50 kA NSX630N 630A VLVAF3P 2000 x 800 x 600 mm 400
VLVAF3P03514AA 250 50 50 + 2x100 5 3 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF3P03515AA 275 25 25 + 50 + 2x100 11 4 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF3P03516AA 300 50 50 + 50 + 2x100 6 4 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF5P03517AA 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 NS800N VLVAF5P 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 450
VLVAF5P03518AA 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS800N
VLVAF6P03519AA 450
VLVAF6P03520AA 500
50
50
50 + 4x100
50 + 50 + 4x100
9
10
5
6
NS1000N
NS1250N
VLVAF6P 2200 x 1400 x 600 mm 952
B
VLVAF6P03521AA 550 50 50 + 5x100 11 6 NS1250N
VLVAF6P03522AA 600 50 6 x 100 6 6 NS1600N
VLVAF8P03534AA 700 50 50 + 50 + 6x100 14 8 65 kA NS630BH+NS1000H VLVAF8P 2200 x 2800 x 600 mm 1904
VLVAF8P03535AA 800 50 50 + 50 + 7x100 16 9 NS630BH+NS1000H (2 incomings)
VLVAF8P03536AA 900 50 50 + 50 + 8x100 18 10 NS800H+NS1000H
VLVAF8P03539AA 1150 50 50 + 11x100 23 12 2xNS1250H
VLVAF2P03506AB 50 12.5 12.5 + 12.5 + 25 4 3 35 kA/1s NSX250N 250A VLVAF2P 1400 x 800 x 600 mm 350
VLVAF2P03507AB 75 25 25 + 50 3 2 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03508AB 100 25 25 + 25 + 50 4 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03509AB 125 25 25 + 50 + 50 5 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03531AB 137.5 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 50 + 50 11 4 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03510AB 150 25 25 + 25 + 50 + 50 6 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03511AB 175 25 25 + 50 + 100 7 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03512AB 200 50 50 + 50 + 100 4 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF3P03513AB 225 25 25 + 50 + 50 + 100 9 4 35 kA/1s NSX630N 630A VLVAF3P 2000 x 800 x 600 mm 400
VLVAF3P03514AB 250 50 50 + 2x100 5 3 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF3P03515AB 275 25 25 + 50 + 2x100 11 4 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF3P03516AB 300 50 50 + 50 + 2x100 6 4 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF5P03517AB 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 NS800N VLVAF5P 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 450
VLVAF5P03518AB 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS800N
VLVAF6P03519AB 450 50 50 + 4x100 9 5 NS1000N VLVAF6P 2200 x 1400 x 600 mm 952
VLVAF6P03520AB 500 50 50 + 50 + 4x100 10 6 NS1250N
VLVAF6P03521AB 550 50 50 + 5x100 11 6 NS1250N
VLVAF6P03522AB 600 50 6 x 100 6 6 NS1600N
VLVAF8P03534AB 700 50 50 + 50 + 6x100 14 8 65 kA/1s NS630BH+NS1000H VLVAF8P 2200 x 2800 x 600 mm 1904
VLVAF8P03535AB 800 50 50 + 50 + 7x100 16 9 NS630BH+NS1000H (2 incomings)
VLVAF8P03536AB 900 50 50 + 50 + 8x100 18 10 NS800H+NS1000H
VLVAF8P03539AB 1150 50 50 + 11x100 23 12 2xNS1250H

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Polluted network
(Uimp)
Enclosure
Colour RAL 7035

IK10
IPxxB
open door
Controller
Rotary handle
Environment Step
bb Installation: Indoor Capacitors Type VarplusCan 480 V - 50 Hz
bb IEC 61921 Fuse protection Type gG
Communication
Installation

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Polluted network
Steps Steps (kg)
VLVAF2P03530AD 87.5 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 50 7 3 50 kA NSX250N 250A VLVAF2P 1400 x 800 x 600 mm 350
VLVAF2P03508AD 100 25 25 + 25 + 50 4 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03509AD 125 25 25 + 50 + 50 5 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03510AD 150 25 25 + 25 + 50 + 50 6 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03511AD 175 25 25 + 50 + 100 7 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03512AD 200 50 50 + 50 + 100 4 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF3P03513AD 225 25 25 + 50 + 50 + 100 9 4 50 kA NSX630N 630A VLVAF3P 2000 x 800 x 600 mm 400
VLVAF3P03514AD 250 50 50 + 2x100 5 3 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF3P03515AD 275 25 25 + 50 + 2x100 11 4 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF3P03516AD 300 50 50 + 50 + 2x100 6 4 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF5P03517AD 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 NS800N VLVAF5P 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 450
VLVAF5P03518AD 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS800N
VLVAF6P03519AD 450 50 50 + 4x100 9 5 NS1000N VLVAF6P 2200 x 1400 x 600 mm 952
VLVAF6P03520AD 500 50 50 + 50 + 4x100 10 6 NS1250N
VLVAF6P03522AD 600
VLVAF8P03534AD 700
50
50
6x100
50 + 50 + 6x100
6
14
6
8 65 kA
NS1600N
NS630BH+NS1000H VLVAF8P 2200 x 2800 x 600 mm 1904
B
VLVAF8P03535AD 800 50 50 + 50 + 7x100 16 9 NS630BH+NS1000H (2 incomings)
VLVAF8P03536AD 900 50 50 + 50 + 8x100 18 10 NS800H+NS1000H
VLVAF8P03539AD 1150 50 50 + 11x100 23 12 2xNS1250H
VLVAF2P03530AE 87.5 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 50 7 3 35 kA/1s NSX250N 250A VLVAF2P 1400 x 800 x 600 mm 350
VLVAF2P03508AE 100 25 25 + 25 + 50 4 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03509AE 125 25 25 + 50 + 50 5 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03510AE 150 25 25 + 25 + 50 + 50 6 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03511AE 175 25 25 + 50 + 100 7 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03512AE 200 50 50 + 50 + 100 4 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF3P03513AE 225 25 25 + 50 + 50 + 100 9 4 35 kA/1s NSX630N 630A VLVAF3P 2000 x 800 x 600 mm 400
VLVAF3P03514AE 250 50 50 + 2x100 5 3 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF3P03515AE 275 25 25 + 50 + 2x100 11 4 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF3P03516AE 300 50 50 + 50 + 2x100 6 4 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF5P03517AE 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 NS800N VLVAF5P 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 450
VLVAF5P03518AE 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS800N
VLVAF6P03519AE 450 50 50 + 4x100 9 5 NS1000N VLVAF6P 2200 x 1400 x 600 mm 952
VLVAF6P03520AE 500 50 50 + 50 + 4x100 10 6 NS1250N
VLVAF6P03522AE 600 50 6x100 6 6 NS1600N
VLVAF8P03534AE 700 50 50 + 50 + 6x100 14 8 65 kA/1s NS630BH+NS1000H VLVAF8P 2200 x 2800 x 600 mm 1904
VLVAF8P03535AE 800 50 50 + 50 + 7x100 16 9 NS630BH+NS1000H (2 incomings)
VLVAF8P03536AE 900 50 50 + 50 + 8x100 18 10 NS800H+NS1000H
VLVAF8P03539AE 1150 50 50 + 11x100 23 12 2*NS1250H

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Polluted Network
(Uimp)
Enclosure
Colour RAL 7035

IK10
IPxxB
open door
Controller
Step
Capacitors Type VarplusCan 480 V - 50 Hz
Environment Maximum over current: 1.8 In
bb Installation: Indoor Overpressure protection
bb Ambient temperature: -5°C to 45°C Discharge resistance 50 V - 1 min
bb Average daily temperature: +35°C max Detuned Reactor Varplus DR
bb Humidity: up to 95% Overheating protection by thermostat
bb Maximum altitude: 2000 m Contactors TeSys range
Fuse protection Type gG
Standards
Temperature control
bb IEC 61921 Double control By thermostat and controller
bb IEC 61439-1/2
Communication
Environment certifications ModBUS RS485
Installation
RoHS compliant, produced in 14001 certified
plants, product environmental profile available Auxiliary supply Transformer 400/230 V included from 50 kVAr

bb Incomer circuit breaker protection
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VarSet offer
Polluted Network
VLVAF2P03506AG 50 12.5 12.5 + 12.5 + 25 4 3 35 kA/1s NSX250N 250A VLVAF2P 1400 x 800 x 600 mm 350
VLVAF2P03507AG 75 25 25 + 50 3 2 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03508AG 100 25 25 + 25 + 50 8 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03509AG 125 25 25 + 50 + 50 3 4 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03510AG 150 25 25 + 25 + 50 + 50 6 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03511AG 175 25 25 + 50 + 100 7 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF3P03512AG 200 50 50 + 50 + 100 4 3 35 kA/1s NSX400N 400A VLVAF3P 2000 x 800 x 600 mm 400
VLVAF3P03513AG 225 25 25 + 50 + 50 + 100 9 4 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF3P03514AG 250 50 50 + 2x100 5 3 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF3P03515AG 275 25 25 + 50 + 2x100 11 4 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF5P03516AG 300 50 50 + 50 + 2x100 6 4 NSX630N 630A VLVAF5P 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 450
VLVAF5P03517AG 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 NS800N
VLVAF6P03518AG 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS800N VLVAF6P 2200 x 1400 x 600 mm 952
VLVAF6P03519AG 450 50 50 + 4x100 9 5 NS1000N
VLVAF6P03520AG 500
VLVAF6P03521AG 550
50
50
50 + 50 + 4x100
50 + 5x100
10
11
6
8
NS1250N
NS1250N
B
VLVAF6P03522AG 600 50 6x100 6 6 NS1600N

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400 V / 50 Hz - Top entry
Polluted network - Tuning order 3.8
Insulation voltage 500 V up to 32 kVAr, 690 V from 37.5 kVAr for
low polluted network
690 V up to 200 kVAr, 800 V from 225 kVAr for
polluted network
(Uimp)
B Enclosure
Colour RAL 7035
Protection against direct contacts IPxxB
open door
Controller
Environment With circuit breaker Compact NSX with rotary handle
bb Installation: Indoor Step
bb Ambient temperature: -5°C to 45°C Capacitors Type VarplusCan 400 V - 50 Hz for low polluted network
bb Average daily temperature: +35°C max VarplusCan 480 V - 50 Hz for polluted network
bb Humidity: up to 95% Maximum over current: 1.8 In
bb Maximum altitude: 2000 m Overpressure protection
Discharge resistance 50 V - 1 min
Standards Detuned Reactor Varplus DR
bb IEC 61921 Overheating protection by thermostat
Contactors TeSys range
bb IEC 61439-1/2
Environment certifications Temperature control
RoHS compliant, produced in 14001 certified
plants, product environmental profile available Communication
ModBUS RS485
Installation
TI not included 5 VA - Secondary 1 A or 5 A

bb Plinth for wall-mounted type
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VarSet offer
Top entry - 400 V / 50 Hz

Steps Steps (kg)
VLVAW0N03527AK 12.5 3 3 + 3 + 6.25 4 4 15 kA IC60H 32A VLVAW0N 650 x 450 x 250 mm 57
VLVAW0N03504AK 32 6.25 6.25 + 2x12.5 4 3 IC60H 63A
VLVAW1N03528AK 37.5 6.25 6.25 + 6.25 + 12.5 + 25 6 4 35 kA NSX160F 125A VLVAW1N 700 x 600 x 250 mm 73
VLVAW1N03506AK 50 6.25 6.25 + 6.25 + 12.5 + 25 8 4 NSX160F 160A
VLVAW1N03507AK 75 25 25 + 25 + 25 3 3 NSX250F 200A
VLVAW1N03508AK 100 25 4x25 4 4 NSX250F 250A
VLVAW2N03509AK 125 25 25 + 50 + 50 5 3 50 kA NSX400N 400A VLVAW2N 1200 x 800 x 300 mm 131
VLVAW2N03510AK 150 50 3x50 3 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAW2N03511AK 175 25 25 + 3x50 7 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAW3N03512AK 200 25 25 + 25 + 3x50 8 5 NSX400N 400A VLVAW3N 1200 x 1000 x 300 mm 175
VLVAW3N03516AK 300 50 6x50 6 6 NSX630N 630A
Floor-standing - Top connection
VLVAF5N03517AK 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 50 kA NS800N VLVAF5N 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 434
B
VLVAF5N03518AK 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS1000N
VLVAW2N03509AC 125 25 25 + 50 + 50 5 3 30 kA/ 1s NSX400N 400A VLVAW2N 1200 x 800 x 300 mm 131
VLVAW2N03510AC 150 50 3x50 3 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAW2N03511AC 175 25 25 + 3x50 7 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAW3N03512AC 200 25 25 + 25 + 3x50 8 5 NSX400N 400A VLVAW3N 1200 x 1000 x 300 mm 175
VLVAW3N03516AC 300 50 6x50 6 6 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF5N03517AC 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 35 kA/1s NS800N VLVAF5N 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 434
VLVAF5N03518AC 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS1000N
Polluted network - Tuning order 3.8 / Tuning frequency 190 Hz

References Power Smallest Regulation No. of No. of Breaking Preconised Enclosure Enclosure size Max
(kVAr) step electrical physical Capacity upstream type (H x W x D) weight
Steps Steps protection (kg)
VLVAF2P03506AK 50 12.5 12.5 + 12.5 + 25 4 3 50 kA NSX250N 250A VLVAF2P 1400 x 800 x 600 mm 350
VLVAF2P03507AK 75 25 25 + 50 3 2 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03508AK 100 25 25 + 25 + 50 4 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03509AK 125 25 25 + 50 + 50 5 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03531AK 137.5 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 50 + 50 11 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03510AK 150 25 25 + 25 + 50 + 50 6 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03512AK 200 50 50 + 50 + 100 4 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF3P03513AK 225 25 25 + 50 + 50 + 100 9 5 NSX630N 630A VLVAF3P 2000 x 800 x 600 mm 400
VLVAF3P03514AK 250 50 50 + 2x100 5 3 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF3P03516AK 300 50 50 + 50 + 2x100 6 4 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF5P03517AK 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 NS800N VLVAF5P 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 450
VLVAF5P03518AK 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS800N
VLVAF6P03519AK 450 50 50 + 4x100 9 5 NS1000N VLVAF6P 2200 x 1400 x 600 mm 952
VLVAF6P03520AK 500 50 50 + 50 + 4x100 10 6 NS1250N
VLVAF6P03522AK 600 50 6x100 6 6 NS1600N
References Power Smallest Regulation No. of No. of Short-time Main Circuit Enclosure Enclosure size Max
(kVAr) step electrical physical withstand breaker type (H x W x D) weight
Steps Steps current Icw (kg)
VLVAF2P03506AC 50 12.5 12.5 + 12.5 + 25 4 3 35 kA/1s NSX250N 250A VLVAF2P 1400 x 800 x 600 mm 350
VLVAF2P03507AC 75 25 25 + 50 3 2 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03508AC 100 25 25 + 25 + 50 4 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03509AC 125 25 25 + 50 + 50 5 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03531AC 137.5 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 50 + 50 11 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03510AC 150 25 25 + 25 + 50 + 50 6 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03512AC 200 50 50 + 50 + 100 4 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF3P03513AC 225 25 25 + 50 + 50 + 100 9 5 NSX630N 630A VLVAF3P 2000 x 800 x 600 mm 400
VLVAF3P03514AC 250 50 50 + 2x100 5 3 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF3P03516AC 300 50 50 + 50 + 2x100 6 4 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF5P03517AC 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 NS800N VLVAF5P 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 450
VLVAF5P03518AC 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS800N
VLVAF6P03519AC 450 50 50 + 4x100 9 5 NS1000N VLVAF6P 2200 x 1400 x 600 mm 952
VLVAF6P03520AC 500 50 50 + 50 + 4x100 10 6 NS1250N
VLVAF6P03522AC 600 50 6x100 6 6 NS1600N
Dimensions and weight: see page 48. / Main protection recommendations: see page 64 to 66.
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1.12 In for polluted network with 2.7 tuning factor
Insulation voltage 690 V for low polluted network
690 V for 200 kVAr, 800 V from 300 kVAr for
polluted network
(Uimp)
B Enclosure
Colour RAL 7035
Protection against direct contacts IPxxB
open door
Controller
With circuit breaker Compact NSX
Rotary handle
Step
Environment Capacitors Type VarplusCan 400 V - 60 Hz for low polluted network
bb Installation: Indoor VarplusCan 480 V - 60 Hz for polluted network
bb IEC 61921
Environment certifications Communication
plants, product environmental profile available Installation

bb No incomer circuit breaker
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VarSet offer

Steps Steps (kg)
VLVAW2N03608CB 100 25 25 + 25 + 50 4 3 50 kA NSX400N 400A VLVAW2N 1300 x 800 x 300 mm 131
VLVAW2N03609CB 125 25 25 + 2x50 4 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAW2N03610CB 150 25 25 + 25 + 2x50 6 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAW2N03612CB 200 50 4x50 4 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAW3N03614CB 250 50 5x50 5 5 NSX630N 630A VLVAW3N 1300 x 1000 x 300 mm 175
VLVAW3N03616CB 300 50 6x50 6 6 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF5N03617CB 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 50 kA NS800N VLVAF5N 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 434
VLVAF5N03618CB 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS1000N
VLVAF5N03619CB 450 50 50 + 4x100 9 5 NS1000N
VLVAF5N03620CB 500 50 50 + 50 + 4x100 10 6 NS1250N
VLVAF5N03621CB 550 50 50 + 5x100 11 6 NS1250N
VLVAF5N03622CB 600 50 50 + 50 + 5x100 12 7 NS1250N
B
Steps Steps (kg)
VLVAF2P03608CA 100 25 25 + 25 + 50 4 3 50 kA NSX250N 250A VLVAF2P 1400 x 800 x 600 mm 350
VLVAF2P03609CA 125 25 25 + 2x50 4 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03610CA 150 25 25 + 25 + 2x50 4 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF2P03612CA 200 50 50 + 50 + 100 4 3 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF3P03614CA 250 50 50 + 100 + 100 5 3 NSX630N 630A VLVAF3P 2000 x 800 x 600 mm 400
VLVAF3P03616CA 300 50 50 + 50 + 2x100 6 4 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF5P03617CA 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 NS800N VLVAF5P 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 450
VLVAF5P03618CA 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS800N
VLVAF6P03619CA 450 50 50 + 4x100 9 5 NS1000N VLVAF6P 2200 x 1400 x 600 mm 952
VLVAF6P03620CA 500 50 50 + 50 + 4x100 10 6 NS1250N
VLVAF6P03621CA 550 50 50 + 5x100 11 6 NS1250N
VLVAF6P03622CA 600 50 50 + 50 + 5x100 12 7 NS1600N

Steps Steps (kg)
VLVAF2P03608CH 100 25 25 + 25 + 50 4 3 50 kA NSX250N 250A VLVAF2P 1400 x 800 x 600 mm 350
VLVAF2P03609CH 125 25 25 + 2x50 4 3 NSX250N 250A
VLVAF2P03610CH 150 25 25 + 25 + 2x50 4 4 NSX400N 400A
VLVAF3P03612CH 200 50 50 + 50 + 100 4 3 NSX400N 400A VLVAF3P 2000 x 800 x 600 mm 400
VLVAF3P03614CH 250 50 50 + 100 + 100 5 3 NSX630N 630A
VLVAF3P03616CH 300 50 50 + 50 + 2x100 6 4 NSX630N 630A VLVAF5P 2200 x 800 x 600 mm 450
VLVAF5P03617CH 350 50 50 + 3x100 7 4 NS800N
VLVAF6P03618CH 400 50 50 + 50 + 3x100 8 5 NS800N VLVAF6P 2200 x 1400 x 600 mm 952
VLVAF6P03619CH 450 50 50 + 4x100 9 5 NS1000N
VLVAF6P03620CH 500 50 50 + 50 + 4x100 10 6 NS1250N
VLVAF6P03621CH 550 50 50 + 5x100 11 6 NS1250N

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VarSet accessories
Plinth for enclosure, IP54 kits
Due to installation constraint or by preference, you want

to install your wall-mounted LV banks on the floor or due
to harsh and dusty environments, you want to increase IP
level of your enclosure or cubicle.
These accessories and kits are made for you.
You can easily transform enclosures of size W2N & W3N
into a floor-standing type.
Accessory for plinth assembly

Accessory for VarSet plinth mounting VLVACCESS001
Plinth for VLV*W2N size

Front plinth 100 x 800 NSYSPF8100
2 Plinth side panels 300 x 100 NSYSPS3100SD
Plinth for VLV*W3N size

Front plinth 100 x 1000 NSYSPF10100
2 Plinth side panels 300 x 100 NSYSPS3100SD
You can easily move from an IP31 performance to

an IP54 performance.
Kits Option IP54

Kit for enclosures size VLV*W0N,VLV*W1N VLVIP54KIT01
Kit for enclosures size VLV*W2N,VLV*W3N VLVIP54KIT02
Kit for cubicles size VLVF5N VLVIP54KIT02
Kit for cubicles size VLVF7N 2 x VLVIP54KIT02
Kit for cubicles size VLV*F2P, VLVAF3P, VLVAF5P, VLVAF6P VLVIP54KIT03
Kit for cubicles size VLVAF8P 2 x VLVIP54KIT03
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VarSet offer
Configured offer
400 V / 50 Hz - 400 V / 60 Hz
Fixed or automatic compensation
A large range of power in kvar are available and some options can be choosen
by our customers, to adapt the offer to exact and specifics needs.
Options available
Tuning Order
b 2.7
b 3.8
b 4.2
Incomer protection
b 35 kA circuit breaker protection, with rotary handle
b 65 kA circuit breaker protection, with rotary handle
b No incomer protection
Step protection
b Circuit breaker B
b Fuse or smart protection
Installation
b Top connection
b Bottom connection
b with or without plinth
Packaging
b Standard or maritime
VarSet Configurator
Available from your http://Schneiderelectric.com
1 - Search for VarSet LV
2 - On VarSet LV homepage
3 - Click on product configurator
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Configured offer
400 V / 50 Hz - 400 V / 60 Hz
Fixed or automatic compensation
1 Enter the electrical characteristics
B
2 Choose the options
Look at the
characteristics of
your capacitor bank
Export your
configuration
reference list
to Excel
3 Send your order document to your

Schneider Electric Contact
4 Receive your capacitor bank in the best lead time
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VarSet offer
Construction of references
VarSet Easy
V LV A W0 L 020 A 40 A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Range
V: VarSet
2 Low Voltage
LV: Low Voltage
3 Type of compensation
A: Automatic
F: Fixed
4 Type of enclosure Size of enclosure B

W: Wall-mounted From 0: small cabinet
F: Floor-standing to 8: big cubicle
5 Pollution
L: No polluted
6 Power
Power Code kVAr Power Code kVAr
007 7.5 125 125
015 15 150 150
017 17.5 175 175
020 20 200 200
025 25 225 225
030 30 250 250
037 37.5 275 275
045 45 300 300
050 50 350 350
060 60 400 400
070 70 450 450
075 75 500 500
082 82.5 550 550
090 90 600 600
100 100
7 Frequency
A: 50 Hz
B: 60 Hz
8 Design voltage
Voltage Voltage code
400 V 40
9 Options
A: Head CB & no step protection & no additional voltage supply
B: No Head CB & no step protection & no additional voltage supply
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Construction of references
VarSet
V L V A W 0 N 0 3 5 1 0 AA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Range
V: VarSet
2 Low Voltage
LV: Low Voltage
3 Type of compensation
A: Automatic
F: Fixed
B 4 Type of enclosure Size of enclosure

W: Wall-mounted From 0: small cabinet
F: Floor-standing to 8: big cubicle
5 Pollution
N: Low polluted
P: Polluted
6 Voltage
Voltage Voltage code
01 230 V
02 240 V
03 400 V
05 440 V
06 480 V
07 600 V
08 690 V
7 Frequency
A: 50 Hz
B: 60 Hz
8 Power
Power Code kVAr Power Code kVAr Power Code kVAr Power Code kVAr
26 6 29 69 13 225 20 500
1 9 7 75 32 238 21 550
27 12.5 30 87.5 14 250 22 600
2 16 8 100 15 275 34 700
3 22 9 125 16 300 35 800
4 32 31 137.5 17 350 36 900
5 34 10 150 18 400 37 1000
28 37.5 11 175 33 425 38 1100
6 50 12 200 19 450 39 1150
9 Options
Used to differentiate other options: for example, with and without incoming circuit-breaker
Low polluted Network Polluted Network
AA Head CB AA Head CB & Tuning factor 3.8
AB Without Head CB AB Without Head CB & Tuning factor 3.8
AC Without Head CB & Top Entry AC Without Head CB & Tuning factor 3.8 & Top entry
AK Head CB & Top entry AD Head CB & Tuning factor 4.2
CB Head CB & network frequency 60hz AE Without Head CB & Tuning factor 4.2
AG Without Head CB & Tuning factor 2.7
AH Head CB & Tuning factor 2.7
AK Head CB & Tuning factor 3.8 & Top entry
CB With Head CB & Tuning factor 3.8 &
network frequency 60Hz
CH With Head CB & Tuning factor 2.7 &
network frequency 60Hz
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VarSet offer
Physical & Electrical steps
Type Power Smallest Regulation No. of steps Sequence Network Tuning

kVAr step frequency order
physical elec. Frequency
No polluted
VLVAW0L 7.5 2.5 2.5 + 5 2 3 1.2.2.2 50 Hz NA
15 5 5 + 10 2 3 1.2.2.2
17.5 2.5 2.5 + 5 + 10 3 7 1.2.4.4
20 5 2x5 + 10 3 4 1.1.2.2
25 5 5 + 2x10 3 5 1.2.2.2
30 5 5 + 10 +15 3 6 1.2.3.3
37.5 7.5 7.5 + 2x15 3 5 1.2.2.2
45 7.5 7.5 + 15 + 22.5 3 6 1.2.3.3
50 10 10 + 2x20 3 5 1.2.2.2
VLVAW1L 60 10 10 + 20 + 30 3 6 1.2.3.3
70 10 10 + 20 + 40 3 7 1.2.4.4
75 15 15 + 2x30 3 5 1.2.2.2
82.5 7.5 7.5 + 15 + 2x30 4 11 1.2.4.4
90 15 2x15 + 2x30 4 6 1.1.2.2
100 20 20 + 2x40 3 5 1.2.2.2
VLVAW2L 125 25 25 + 2x50 3 5 1.2.2.2
150 25 2x25 + 2x50 4 6 1.1.2.2
175 25 25 + 3x50 4 7 1.2.2.2
200 25 2x25 + 3x50 5 8 1.1.2.2
VLVAF3L 225 25 25 + 4x50 5 9 1.2.2.2
250
275
300
25
25
50
2x25 + 4x50
25 + 5X50
6x50
6
6
6
10
11
6
1.1.2.2
1.2.2.2
1.1.1.1
B
VLVAF5L 350 50 7x50 7 7 1.1.1.1
400 50 8x50 8 8 1.1.1.1
450 50 9x50 9 9 1.1.1.1
500 50 10x50 10 10 1.1.1.1
550 50 11x50 11 11 1.1.1.1
600 50 12x50 12 12 1.1.1.1
Low polluted
VLVAW0N 6 3 2x3 2 2 1.1 50 Hz / 60 Hz NA
9 3 3 + 6.25 2 3 1.2
12.5 3 3 + 3 + 6.25 3 4 1.1.2
16 3 3 + 2x6.25 3 5 1.2.2
22 3 3 + 6.25 + 12.5 3 7 1.2.4
32 6.25 6.25 + 2x12.5 3 5 1.2.2
VLVAW1N 34 3 3 + 6.25 + 2x12.5 4 11 1.2.4
37.5 6.25 2 x 6.25 + 2x12.5 4 6 1.1.2
50 6.25 2x6.25 + 12.5 + 25 4 8 1.1.2.4
69 6.25 6.25 + 12.5 + 2x25 4 11 1.2.4
75 25 3x25 3 3 1.1.1
87.5 12.5 12.5 + 3x25 4 7 1.2.2
100 25 4x25 4 4 1.1.1
VLVAW2N 125 25 25 + 2x50 3 5 1.2.2
137.5 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 2x50 4 11 1.2.4
150 50 3x50 3 3 1.1.1
175 25 25 + 3x50 4 7 1.2.2
VLVAW3N 200 25 25 + 25 + 3x50 5 8 1.1.2
225 25 25 + 4x50 5 9 1.2.2
238 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 4x50 6 19 1.2.4
250 25 2x25 + 4x50 6 10 1.1.2
275 25 25 + 5x50 6 11 1.2.2
300 50 6x50 6 6 1.1.1
VLVAF5N 350 50 50 + 3x100 4 7 1.2.2
400 50 2x50 + 3x100 5 8 1.1.2
450 50 50 + 4x100 5 9 1.2.2
500 50 2x50 + 4x100 6 10 1.1.2
550 50 50 + 5x100 6 11 1.2.2
600 50 2x50 + 5x100 7 12 1.1.2
Polluted
VLVAF2P 50 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 50 3 4 1.2.4 50 Hz / 60 Hz 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
75 25 25 + 50 3 3 1.2.2 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
87.5 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 50 3 7 1.2.4 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
100 25 25 + 25 + 50 3 4 1.2.2 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
125 25 25 + 2x50 3 5 1.2.2 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
137.5 12.5 12.5 + 25 + 2x50 4 11 1.2.4 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
150 25 2x25 + 2x50 4 6 1.2.2 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
175 25 25 + 50 + 100 3 7 1.2.4 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
200 50 50 + 50 + 100 3 4 1.2.2 3.8 / 4.2
VLVAF3P 200 50 50 + 50 + 100 3 4 1.2.2 50 Hz / 60 Hz 2.7
225 25 25 + 4x50 5 9 1.2.2 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
250 50 50 + 2x100 3 5 1.2.2 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
275 25 25 + 50 + 2x100 4 11 1.2.4 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
300 50 2x50+ 2x100 4 6 1.2.2 3.8 / 4.2
VLVAF5P 300 50 2x50+ 2x100 4 6 1.2.2 50 Hz / 60 Hz 2.7
350 50 50 + 3x100 4 7 1.2.2 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
400 50 2x50 + 3x100 5 8 1.2.2 3.8 / 4.2
VLVAF6P 400 50 2x50 + 3x100 5 8 1.2.2 50 Hz / 60 Hz 2.7
450 50 50 + 4x100 5 9 1.2.2 50 Hz / 60 Hz 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
500 50 2x50 + 4x100 6 10 1.2.2 50 Hz / 60 Hz 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
550 50 50 + 5x100 6 11 1.2.2 50 Hz / 60 Hz 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
600 100 6x100 6 6 1.1.1 50 Hz / 60 Hz 2.7 / 3.8 / 4.2
600 50 2x50 + 5x100 7 12 1.2.2 60 Hz 3.8
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Dimensions and weight

Type Assembly Dimensions (mm) Max.
1 2 weight
H W D D1 (kg)
VLVAW0L Wall-mounted enclosures 600 500 250 735 57
61 VLVAW0N Wall-mounted enclosures 650 450 250 686 57
61
12 VLVFW0N 48
VLVAW1L Wall-mounted enclosures 800 600 250 830 73
VLVAW1N Wall-mounted enclosures 700 600 300 886 73
VLVFW1N 64
VLVAW2L Wall-mounted enclosures or 1000 800 300 1080 131
floor-standing with optional 1200 with plinth
plinth ref. NSYSPF8200
1
W 1
VLVAW2N Wall-mounted enclosures or 1200 800 300 1086 131
VLVFW2N floor-standing with optional 1300 with plinth 117
plinth with configurator
VLVAW3N Wall-mounted enclosures or 1200 1000 300 1286 175
H floor-standing with optional 1300 with plinth
2 plinth with configurator
2 VLVAF3L Floor-standing enclosures 1100 800 400 1175 140
B D
VLVAF5L Floor-standing enclosures
VLVAF5N Floor-standing enclosures
VLVAF7N 2 floor-standing enclosures
2200
2200
2200
800
800
1600
600
600
600
1361
1361
1361
340
434
868
D1
VLVAF5N with 2 incomings
VLVFF2P Floor-standing enclosures 1400 800 600 1361 320
VLVAF2P Floor-standing enclosures 1400 800 600 1361 350
VLV•W0, VLV•W1 Wall-mounted enclosures. VLVAF3P Floor-standing enclosures 2000 800 600 1361 400
VLVAF8P 2 floor-standing enclosures 2200 2800 600 1361 1904
W VLVAF6P with 2 incomings
W 1 W
H H
2
D D
D1
D D1
VLVAF5L, VLVAF5N, VLVAF5P Floor-standing enclosures. VLV•W2,VLV•W3,VLV•F3 Wall-mounted enclosures or floor-standing with plinth.
D
D
D1
D1
VLVAF6P Floor-standing enclosures. VLV•F2P, VLVAF3P Floor-standing enclosures.
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Appendix
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Appendix
Power factor of most common receiving devices.........................................52

When should fixed power factor correction be used?.................................53
Automatic compensation: installation advice.................................................55
General information about harmonics..............................................................56
Causes and effects of harmonics......................................................................58
VarPlus Logic series..............................................................................................60
Calcul of reactive power.......................................................................................63
Main protection recommendations....................................................................64
Other chapters
Power Factor correction Guidelines............................................................................................................ 10
VarSet offer................................................................................................................................................. 20
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Appendix www.schneider-electric.com
Power factor of most common

receiving devices
Practical calculation of reactive power

Type of circuit Apparent power Active power Reactive power
S (kVA) P (kW) Q (kVAr)
Single phase (Ph + N) S=VxI P = V x I x cos φ P = V x I x sin φ
Single phase (Ph + Ph) S=UxI P = U x I x cos φ P = U x I x sin φ
Example: 10 kVA 5 kW 8.7 kVAr
5 kW load
Cos φ= 0.5
Three-phase S = √3 x U x I P = √3 x U x I x cos φ Q = √3 x U x I x sin φ
(3Ph or 3Ph+N)
Example of 65 kVA 56 kW 33 kVAr
Motor with Pn = 51kW
cos φ = 0.86
efficiency = 0.91
Calculations in the three-phase example were as follows:

Pn = power supplied to the rotary axis = 51 kW
P = active consumed power = Pn/ρ = 56 kW
S = apparent power = P/cos φ = P/0.86 = 65 kVA
Hence:
Q = √(S² - P²) = √(65² - 56²) = 33 kVAr
The average power factor values for various loads are given below.
Power factor of the most common loads

Device Load cos φ tg φ
Ordinary asynchronous motor 0% 0.17 5.8
25% 0.55 1.52
50% 0.73 0.94
75% 0.8 0.75
100% 0.85 0.62
Incandescent lamps 1 0
Fluorescent lamps 0.5 1.73
C
Discharge lamps 0.4 to 0.6 2.29 to 1.33
Resistance furnaces 1 0
Induction furnaces 0.85 0.62
Dielectric heating furnaces 0.85 0.62
Resistance welding machine 0.8 to 0.9 0.75 to 0.48
Single-phase static arc-welding centres 0.5 1.73
Rotary arc-welding sets 0.7 to 0.9 1.02
Arc-welding transformers/rectifiers 0.7 to 0.9 1.02 to 0.75
Arc furnaces 0.8 0.75
Cos φ of the most commonly-used devices.
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Appendix
When should fixed power factor
correction be used?
Fixed power factor correction for transformer

A transformer consumes a reactive power that can be determined approximately
by adding:
bb a fixed part that depends on the magnetising off-load current lo:
Qo = I0 x Un x √3
bb a part that is proportional to the square of the apparent power that it conveys:
Q = Usc x S²/Sn
Usc: short-circuit voltage of the transformer in p.u.
S: apparent power conveyed by the transformer
Sn: apparent nominal power of the transformer
Un: nominal phase-to-phase voltage
The total reactive power consumed by the transformer is: Qt = Qo + Q.

If this correction is of the individual type, it can be performed at the actual terminals
of the transformer.
If this correction is performed globally with load correction on the busbar of the main
switchboard, it can be of the fixed type provided that total power does not exceed
Fig. 7 Power flow in an installation with an
uncompensated transformer.
15% of transformer nominal power(otherwise use banks with automatic regulation).
The individual correction values specific to the transformer, depending on
transformer nominal power, are listed in the table below.
Transformer Oil bath Dry

S (kVA) Usc (%) No-load Load No-load Load
100 4 2.5 5.9 2.5 8.2
160 4 3.7 9.6 3.7 12.9
250 4 5.3 14.7 5.0 19.5
315 4 6.3 18.3 5.7 24
400 4 7.6 22.9 6.0 29.4
500 4 9.5 28.7 7.5 36.8
630 4 11.3 35.7 8.2 45.2
800 4 20.0 66.8 10.4 57.5
1000 6 24.0 82.6 12 71
1250 5.5 27.5 100.8 15 88.8
1600 6 32 126 19.2 113.9
2000 7 38 155.3 22 140.6
2500 7 45 191.5 30 178.2
Fig. 8 Power flow in an installation where the
transformer is compensated by a fixed
power factor correction device.
C
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When should fixed power factor

correction be used?
Fixed power factor correction for asynchronous motor

The cos φ of motors is normally very poor off-load and when slightly loaded,
and poor in normal operating conditions. Installation of capacitors is therefore
recommended for this type of load. The table opposite gives, by way of an example,
the values for capacitor bank power in kVAr to be installed according to motor power.
Rated power Number of revolutions per minute

Reactive power in kVAr
kW HP 3000 1500 1000 750
11 15 2.5 2.5 2.5 5
18 25 5 5 7.5 7.5
30 40 7.5 10 11 12.5
45 60 11 13 14 17
55 75 13 17 18 21
75 100 17 22 25 28
90 125 20 25 27 30
110 150 24 29 33 37
132 180 31 36 38 43
160 218 35 41 44 52
200 274 43 47 53 61
250 340 52 57 63 71
280 380 57 63 70 79
355 485 67 76 86 98
400 544 78 82 97 106
450 610 87 93 107 117
When a motor drives a high inertia load, it may, after breaking of supply voltage,
continue to rotate using its kinetic energy and be self-excited by a capacitor bank
mounted at its terminals. The capacitors supply the reactive energy required for it to
operate in asynchronous generator mode. Such self-excitation results in voltage
holding and sometimes in high overvoltages.
Correction requirements of asynchronous motors

bb Case of mounting capacitors at the motor terminals
C To avoid dangerous overvoltages caused by the self-excitation phenomenon,

you must ensure that capacitor bank power verifies the following equation:
Qc ≤ 0,9 x √3 xUn x I0
bb I0: motor off-load current Io can be estimated by the following expression:
M l0 = 2 x In x (l - cos φn) M
bb ln: value of motor nominal current
Fig. 9 Mounting capacitors bb Cos φn: cos φ of the motor at nominal power
at motor terminals.
bb Un: nominal phase-to-phase voltage
bb Case of parallel-mounting of capacitors with separate operating mechanism

To avoid dangerous overvoltages due to self-excitation or in cases in which the
motor starts by means of special switchgear (resistors, reactors,autotransformers),
the capacitors will only be switched after starting.
Likewise, the capacitors must be disconnected before the motor is de-energised.
In this case, motor reactive power can be fully corrected on full load.
M Caution: if several banks of this type are connected in the same network, inrush
current limiting reactors should be fitted.
Fig. 10 Parallel-mounting of
capacitors with separate
operating mechanism.
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Appendix
Automatic compensation:
installation advice
Single busbar compensation

General
An installation with a single LV busbar is that most often encountered. This type of
installation requires that the reactive power can change with respect to the methods
TI defined previously.
Compensation uses all the receiving devices of the installation and the amperage
TI of the current transformer is determined according to the total current conducted
through the main protection circuit breaker.
TI
M Precautions during installation
As mentioned previously, it will be necessary to ensure a complementary installation
M of the current transformer so that it can read the total consumption of the installation.
Fig. 11 Diagram of connection to a single LV
busbar and CT It is indispensable to set up the current transformer (CT) in accordance with Fig. 11,
M location.
and installing the system at any of the points indicated by a cross would result in the
system malfunctioning.
Compensation with several busbars

TI 1 TI 2
Independent LV busbars
TI 1 TI 2 Another installation possibility is to have the various independent busbars which
do not require to be connected to two identical transformers. For this reason:
TI 1 TI 2 the reactive power requirement will be different for each busbar and need to be
evaluated separately using the methods defined previously.
Compensation will use all the receiving devices and the amperage of each current
M M transformer will be determined according to the total current through the main
1 2 protection circuit breaker of each busbar.
M M
Installation precautions
1 2
M M In a similar manner to the previous case, the location of each current transformer
Fig. 12 Diagram of1 connection to
2 independent LV (CT) will need to be decided upon in the same way so that some transformers can
busbars and CT location. read the consumption in each part of the installation separately.
TI 1 TI 2
C
Compensation for a busbar supplied by
TI 1 Σ TI 2
various transformers
An installation differing from the above is one in which there are many transformers
TI 1 TI 2 connected in parallel on the low voltage side.
Σ
Separate distribution transformers
Σ
M M Compensation in this installation can be obtained by placing together the two
automatic batteries and their respective current transformers.
M M Equal distribution transformers
M M In this case, it will be possible to obtain compensation with a single bank in which
the controller is powered by a summing transformer, itself powered by the two CTs
of each transformer.
Fig. 13 Diagram of various transformers connected
in parallel and TI location. The maximum number of summing inputs is 5 (Fig. 13).
Installation precautions
■ Separate distribution transformers:
Each bank is powered by a separate CT connected to the output of each transformer.
The settings and the installation must be made as if these were independent
busbars.
■ Equal distribution transformers:
Compensation uses a single bank and the only precaution is to be made on start up:
the C/K relation that needs to be programmed into the controller must consider the
sum of all the CTs feeding the summing circuit.
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Introduction
Harmonics are usually defined by two main characteristics:
bb Their amplitude:
+
value of the harmonic voltage or current.
bb Their order:
value of their frequency with respect to the fundamental frequency (50 Hz).
Under such conditions, the frequency of a 5th order harmonic is five times greater
than the fundamental frequency, i.e. 5 x 50 Hz = 250 Hz.
The root mean square value

The rms value of a distorted wave is obtained by calculating the quadratic sum of the
different values of the wave for all the harmonic orders that exist for this wave:
Rms value of I:
I (A) = √ I12 + I22 + … + In2
Fig. 14 Decomposition of a The rms value of all the harmonic components is deduced from this calculation:
distorted wave. Ih (A) = √ I22 + … + In2
This calculation shows one of the main effects of harmonics, i.e. the increased rms
100 current passing through an installation, due to the harmonic components with which
90
a distorted wave is associated.
80
70 Usually, the switchgear and cables or the busbar trunking of the installation is
60 defined from the rated current at the fundamental frequency; all these installation
50
40
components are not designed to withstand excessive harmonic current.
30
20
10
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Fig. 15 Typical graph of the frequency spectrum

The frequency spectrum, also known as the spectral
analysis, indicates the types of harmonic generator present
on the network.
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Appendix
%
100
Harmonic measurement: distortion
100
The presence of varying amounts of harmonics on a network is called distortion.
80
It is measured by the harmonic distortion rates:
60
52 bb Th: individual distortion rate
40 34 It indicates, as a %, the magnitude of each harmonic with respect to the value of the
20
fundamental frequency:
4 4
Th (%) = Ah / A1
0 n
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 13 Where:
Fig. 16 Harmonic spectrum for single phase industrial Ah = the value of the voltage or current of the h-order harmonic.
devices, induction furnaces, welding machines, A1 = the value of the voltage or current at the fundamental frequency (50 Hz).
rectifiers,etc.
bb THD: Total Harmonic Distortion

%
It indicates, as a %, the magnitude of the total distortion with respect to the
100 100
fundamental frequency or with respect to the total value of the wave.
80
60 √Σ2h Ah2 √Σ2h Ah2

THDCIGREE = THDIEC 555 =
40 A1 Σ1h Ah2
30
20
8 8
0
2
n
The operating values used to find the true situation of the installations with respect
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
to the degree of harmonic contamination are:
Fig. 17 Harmonic spectrum for 3 phases variable speed bb The total harmonic voltage distortion [THD(U)] indicating the voltage wave
drives, asynchronous motors or direct current motors. distortion and the ratio of the sum of the harmonic voltages to the fundamental
frequency voltage, all expressed as a %.
bb The total harmonic current distortion [THD(I)] determining the current wave
distortion and the ratio of the sum of the harmonic currents to the fundamental
frequency current, expressed as a %.
bb The frequency spectrum (TFT) is a diagram that gives the magnitude of each
harmonic according to its order.
By studying it, we can determine which harmonics are present and their respective
magnitude.
Interharmonics
Interharmonics are sinusoidal components with frequencies that are not integral
multiples of the fundamental frequency (and therefore situated between the
C
harmonics). They are the result of periodic or random variations of the power
absorbed by different loads such as arc furnaces, welding machines and
frequency converters (variable speed drives, cycloconvertors).
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V= I=
Harmonic generators
V= I= Harmonics are generally produced by non-linear loads which, although powered
by a sinusoidal voltage, absorb a non-sinusoidal current.
In short, non-linear loads are considered to behave as current sources that inject
harmonics into the network.
The most common non-linear harmonic loads are those found in devices fed by
power electronics, such as variable speed drives, rectifiers, converters, etc.
Loads such as saturable reactors, welding equipment, arc furnaces etc. also
inject harmonics.
Other loads have a linear behaviour and do not generate harmonics: inductors,
Fig. 18 Linear loads such as inductors, capacitors resistors and capacitors.
and resistors do not generate harmonics.
Main harmonic sources

V= I= We differentiate between these loads, according to whether they are used for
industrial or residential applications:
V= I= bb Industrial loads:
vv power electronics devices: variable speed drives, rectifiers, UPS, etc.
vv loads using an electric arc: arc furnaces, welding machines, lighting (fluorescent
lamps, etc.); harmonics (temporary) are also generated when motors are started
with an electronic starter and when power transformers come into service.
bb Residential loads: TVs, microwave ovens, induction plates, computers, printers,
fluorescent lamps, etc.
The following table is a guide to the various loads with information on the injected
Fig. 19 Non-linear loads are those that generate
harmonic current spectrum.
harmonics.
Indications about the harmonic spectrum injected by various loads
Type of load Harmonics generated Comments

Transformer Even and odd order DC component
Asynchronous motors Odd order Interharmonics and subharmonics
Discharge lamp 3.° + odd Can reach 30% of l1
Arc welding 3.°
AC arc furnaces Unstable variable spectrum Non linear - asymmetric
C Inductive filter rectifier h=KxP±1
lh = l1/h
UPS - variable speed drives V
Capacitive filter rectifier h=KxP±1 Electronic device power supply

lh = l1/h
Cycloconvertor Variables Variable speed drives V
PWM controllers Variables UPS - DC - AC converter
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Appendix
The effects of harmonics on loads

The following two types of effects appear in the main equipment: immediate
or short-term effects and long-term effects.
Immediate or short-term effects:
bb Unwanted tripping of protection devices,
bb Induced interference from LV current systems (remote control,
telecommunications),
bb Abnormal vibrations and noise,
bb Damage due to capacitor thermal overload,
Fig. 20 Cables. Fig. 21 Induction furnace. bb Faulty operation of non-linear loads.
Long-term effects associated with current overload that causes overheating
and premature deterioration of the equipment.
Affected devices and effects:
bb Power capacitors:
vv additional losses and overheating,
vv fewer possibilities of use at full load,
vv vibrations and mechanical wear,
vv acoustic disComfort.
bb Motors:
vv fewer possibilities of use at full load,
vv vibrations and mechanical wear,
bb Transformers:
vv mechanical vibrations,
Fig. 22 VarplusCan capacitor.
vv automatic switch:
vv unwanted tripping due to the peak current being exceeded.
bb Cables:
vv additional dielectric and chemical losses, especially on the neutral, when 3rd order
harmonics are present,
vv overheating.
bb Computers:
C
vv functional disruptions causing data losses or faulty operation of control equipment.
bb Power electronics:
vv waveform interference: switching, synchronisation, etc.
Summary table of effects, causes and consequences of harmonics
Effects of the harmonics Causes Consequences

On the conductors bb The harmonic currents cause the Irms to increase bb Unwanted tripping of the protection devices
bb The skin effect reduces the effective crosssection bb Overheated conductors
of the conductors as the frequency increases
On the neutral conductor bb A balanced three-phase + neutral load generates 3rd bb Closure of homopolar harmonics on the neutral, causing
order multiple odd harmonics overheating and overcurrents
On the transformers bb Increased IRMS bb Increased overheating due to the Joule effect in the windings
bb Foucault losses are proportional to the frequency bb Increased losses in iron
On the motors bb Similar to those for the transformers and generation bb Similar to those of transformers, plus efficiency losses
of a field added to the main one
On capacitors bb Decreased capacitor impedance with increased frequency bb Premature ageing, amplification of the existing harmonics
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VL6, VL12
VarPlus Logic has all what you need Capacitor bank step monitoring
for the simple and efficient operation of bb Monitoring of all the connected capacitor steps.
your automatic power factor correction bb Real time power in "kvar" for the connected steps .
equipment to maintain your power factor. bb Remaining step capacity per step as a % of the original power since installation.
It is a simple and intelligent relay which bb Derating since installation.
bb Number of switching operations of every connected step.
measure, monitor and controls the reactive
energy. Easy commissioning, step size
detection and monitoring makes it different
System Measurement and monitoring
from others in the market. bb THD(u) and THD(u) Spectrum 3rd to 19th – Measurement, Display and Alarm.
bb Measurement of DQ – "kvar" required to achieve target cos phi.
bb Present cabinet temperature and maximum recorded temperature.
bb System parameters – Voltage, Current, Active, reactive and apparent power.
bb Large LCD display to monitor real step status and other parameters.
Easy Commissioning
bb Automatic Initialization and automatic step detection to do a auto commissioning.
bb Automatic wiring correction - voltage and current input wiring correction.
bb 1 A or 5 A CT secondary compatible.
Flexibility to the panel builder and retrofitting

bb No step sequence restriction like in the traditional relays.
bb Any step sequences with auto detect. No programming needed.
bb Easy to retrofit the faulty capacitor with different power.
VarPlus Logic VL6, VL12
bb Quick and simple mounting and wiring.
bb Connect to the digitized Schindler solutions through RS485 communication
in Modbus protocol.
bb Seamless connection to the Schneider software and gateways.
Do more with VarPlus Logic

bb Programmable alarms with last 5 alarms log.
C bb Suitable for medium voltage applications.

bb Suitable for 4 quadrant operations.
bb Dual cos phi control through digital inputs or export power detection.
bb Dedicated alarm and fan control relays.
bb Advance expert programming Menu to configure the controller the way you need.
bb New control algorithm designed to reduce the number of switching operations
and quickly attain the targeted power fact.
Alarms
bb Faulty Step.
bb Configurable alarm for step derating.
bb THDu Limit alarm.
bb Temperature alarm.
bb Self correction by switching off the steps at the event of THDu alarm, temperature
alarm and overload limit alarm.
bb Under compensation alarm.
bb Under/Over Voltage Alarm.
bb Low/High Current Alarm.
bb Overload limit alarm.
bb Hunting alarm.
bb Maximum operational limits - Time and number of switching.
Range
Type Number of step output contacts Part number
VL6 06 VPL06N
VL12 12 VPL12N
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Appendix
VL6, VL12
Voltage and current Input
Direct supply voltage 90 – 550 V, 1ph, 50/60 Hz
VA Burden: 6 VA
300 V LN / 519 V LL CAT III or 550 V CAT II
Type of input connection Phase to phase or phase to neutral
Protection against voltage dips Automatic disconnection of steps for dips > 15 ms
(protection of capacitor)
CT secondary 1A or 5A compatible
CT primary range Up to 9600 A
Current 15 mA – 6 A, 1PH,
VA Burden : < 1 VA
Connection terminals Screw type, pluggable. Section: 0.2 – 2.5 mm2
(0.2 – 1 mm2 for Modbus and digital inputs)
Power factor settings & algorithm selection
Regulation setting - Programmable From Cos Phi 0.7c to 0.7i
Reconnection time -Programmable From 1 to 6500 s
Response time -Programmable From 1 to 6500 s
Possibility of dual cos Phi target Yes, Through Digital Input or if export power detected
Program algorithm AUTOMATIC (best fit) - Default
LIFO
PROGRESSIVE
Import export application compatibility 4- Quadrant operation for generator application
Program intelligence
Automatic Initialization and Automatic Yes
bank detection
Detection and display of power, Yes
number of switching & derating
of all connected steps
Capacitor bank step sequence Any sequence. No restriction/limitation on sequence
Dimensions
144 mm
in.
C
5.66
137
VarPlusLogic
5.39
98
3.85
VL12
144 137 47
5.66 5.39 1.85
ESC OK
12
0.47
59
2.32
Mounting
1–3 mm
0.03 – 0.11 in.
3
CLICK
138
5.43
138
5.43
2 3 CLICK
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VL6, VL12
Phase-to-Neutral with VTs (3PH4W)

L1
L2
S1 S2
Alarm and control
L3
N Control outputs (step output) VL6: 6 relays VL12: 12 relays ( NO contact)
PE
250 V LN or LL (CAT III)
C C
B E E
DC Rating : 48 V DC / 1 A
Auxiliary (Control) Transformer
≤ 250 VAC ≤ 480 VAC
AC Rating : 250 V AC / 5 A
K1 K2 … Common root: 10 A max.
D PE A Dedicated fan control relay Yes. Normal open contact (NO)
90V - 550V
U1
U2
48 V DC / 1 A, 250 V AC / 5 A
15mA - 6A
S1
S2
Alarm contact The relay contact is open when the controller is
F1 energized with no alarm and will close in the event of
F2
C an alarm.The relay is a NC (Normally Close) when
TTL 1
2
K1
K2
the controller is not energized.
3
Rating : 48 V DC / 1 A, 250 V AC / 5 A
…
0V 4
D0-
5
6
Digital Input for Cos phi2 target Dry contact (internal supply 5 V, 10 mA)
D1+
8
7
Modbus RS-485 serial port (RTU) Line polarization / termination, not included
Communication protocol Modbus
I1 9
I2 10
Interface TTL Service port. Only for internal use

AL1 11
AL2 12 K12
Internal Temperature probe Yes

Display and measurement
Display LCD graphic 56 x 25 (Backlit)
Alarms log 5 last alarms
Phase-to-Phase with VTs (3PH3W) Voltage Harmonic Distortion THDu ; Individual odd harmonics distortion from H3
L1 measurement to H19
S1 S2
L2
Measurement displayed and accuracy Voltage, Current & Frequency: ±1%
L3
Energy measurements, Cos Phi, THD(u): ±2%
PE
C C
Individual Voltage harmonics ( H3 to H19): ±3%
B E E Temperature measurement : ±3 °C
Auxiliary (Control) Transformer
≤ 250 VAC ≤ 480 VAC Testing standards and conformities
K1 K2 … Standards IEC 61010-1
D A
IEC 61000 6-2
PE
U1
90V - 550V
U2
S1
IEC 61000 6-4: level B
15mA - 6A
S2
IEC 61326-1
F1
F2 UL 61010
C
TTL 1 K1 Conformity and listing Conformity and listing CE, NRTL, c NRTL, EAC
2 K2
3 Mechanical specifications
…
0V 4
C D0-
5
6
Case Front: Instrument case plastic RAL 7016
Rear: Metal
D1+ 7
8
I1
I2
9
10 Degree of Protection Front: IP41, (IP54 by using a gasket)
11
AL1
AL2 12 K12 Rear: IP20
Weight 0.6 kg
Size 144 x 144 x 58 mm (H x W x D)
Panel Cutout 138 x 138 (+0.5) mm, thickness 1 – 3 mm
Panel Mounting Flush mounting
A Upstream protection
A Upstream protection Storage condition
Voltage input: 2A certified circuit breakers or fuses
Voltage input: 2A certified circuit breakers or fuses
Temperature for operation -20 °C +60 °C
B Shorting block for CT
B Shorting block for CT Storage -40 °C +85 °C
C VT
C primaryfuses
VT primary fusesand
anddisconnect
disconnectswitch
switch Humidity 0% - 95%, without condensation for operation and
D Output
D relays:10
Output relays: 10AA(max.)
(max.)certified
certifiedcircuit
circuit breakers or fuses
breakers storage
(Applicable for applications
or fuses (Applicable with voltage
for applications transformers only)
with voltage Maximum pollution degree 2
transformers
E Capacitor only). fuses or CB’s
primary Maximum altitude ≤ 2000m
E Capacitor primary fuses or CB’s
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Appendix
Calcul of reactive power
Selection Table
Calculation of reactive power: Selection table

The table gives a coefficient, according to the cos φ of the installation before and
after power factor correction. Multiplying this figure by the active power gives the
reactive power to be installed.
Before compensation Capacitor power in kVAr to be installed per kW of load to raise the power factor
(cos φ or tg φ)
tg φ cos φ tg φ 0.75 0.59 0.48 0.45 0.42 0.39 0.36 0.32 0.29 0.25 0.20 0.14 0.00
cos φ 0.8 0.86 0.9 0.91 0.92 0.93 0.94 0.95 0.96 0.97 0.98 0.99 1
2.29 0.40 1.541 1.698 1.807 1.836 1.865 1.896 1.928 1.963 2.000 2.041 2.088 2.149 2.291
2.22 0.40 1.475 1.631 1.740 1.769 1.799 1.829 1.862 1.896 1.933 1.974 2.022 2.082 2.225
2.16 0.42 1.411 1.567 1.676 1.705 1735 1.766 1.798 1.832 1.869 1.910 1.958 2.018 2.161
2.10 0.43 1.350 1.506 1.615 1.644 1.674 1.704 1.737 1.771 1.808 1.849 1.897 1.957 2.100
2.04 0.44 1.291 1.448 1.557 1.585 1.615 1.646 1.678 1.712 1.749 1.790 1.838 1.898 2.041
1.98 0.45 1.235 1.391 1.500 1.529 1.559 1.589 1.622 1.656 1.693 1.734 1.781 1.842 1.985
1.93 0.46 1.180 1.337 1.446 1.475 1.504 1.535 1.567 1.602 1.639 1.680 1.727 1.788 1.930
1.88 0.47 1.128 1.285 1.394 1.422 1.452 1.483 1.515 1.549 1.586 1.627 1.675 1.736 1.878
1.83 0.48 1.078 1.234 1.343 1.372 1.402 1.432 1.465 1.499 1.536 1.577 1.625 1.685 1.828
1.78 0.49 1.029 1.186 1.295 1.323 1.353 1.384 1.416 1.450 1.487 1.528 1.576 1.637 1.779
1.73 0.5 0.982 1.139 1.248 1.276 1.306 1.337 1.369 1.403 1.440 1.481 1.529 1.590 1.732
1.69 0.51 0.937 1.093 1.202 1.231 1.261 1.291 1.324 1.358 1.395 1.436 1.484 1.544 1.687
1.64 0.52 0.893 1.049 1.158 1.187 1.217 1.247 1.280 1.314 1.351 1.392 1.440 1.500 1.643
1.60 0.53 0.850 1.007 1.116 1.144 1.174 1.205 1.237 1.271 1.308 1.349 1.397 1.458 1.600
1.56 0.54 0.809 0.965 1.074 1.103 1.133 1.163 1.196 1.230 1.267 1.308 1.356 1.416 1.559
1.52 0.55 0.768 0.925 1.034 1.063 1.092 1.123 1.156 1.190 1.227 1.268 1.315 1.376 1.518
1.48 0.56 0.729 0.886 0.995 1.024 1.053 1.084 1.116 1.151 1.188 1.229 1.276 1.337 1.479
1.44 0.57 0.691 0.848 0.957 0.986 1.015 1.046 1.079 1.113 1.150 1.191 1.238 1.299 1.441
1.40 0.58 0.655 0.811 0.920 0.949 0.969 1.009 1.042 1.076 1.113 1.154 1.201 1.262 1.405
1.37 0.59 0.618 0.775 0.884 0.913 0.942 0.973 1.006 1.040 1.077 1.118 1.165 1.226 1.368
1.33 0.6 0.583 0.740 0.849 0.878 0.907 0.938 0.970 1.005 1.042 1.083 1.130 1.191 1.333
1.30 0.61 0.549 0.706 0.815 0.843 0.873 0.904 0.936 0.970 1.007 1.048 1.096 1.157 1.299
1.27 0.62 0.515 0.672 0.781 0.810 0.839 0.870 0.903 0.937 0.974 1.015 1.062 1.123 1.265
1.23 0.63 0.483 0.639 0.748 0.777 0.807 0.837 0.873 0.904 0.941 1.982 1.030 1.090 1.233
1.20 0.64 0.451 0.607 0.716 0.745 0.775 0.805 0.838 0.872 0.909 0.950 0.998 1.058 1.201
1.17 0.65 0.419 0.672 0.685 0.714 0.743 0.774 0.806 0.840 0.877 0.919 0.966 1.027 1.169
1.14
1.11
0.66
0.67
0.388
0.358
0.639
0.607
0.654
0.624
0.683
0.652
0.712
0.682
0.743
0.713
0.775
0.745
0.810
0.779
0.847
0.816
0.888
0.857
0.935
0.905
0.996
0.996
1.138
1.108
C
1.08 0.68 0.328 0.576 0.594 0.623 0.652 0.683 0.715 0.750 0.878 0.828 0.875 0.936 1.078
1.05 0.69 0.299 0.545 0.565 0.593 0.623 0.654 0.686 0.720 0.757 0.798 0.846 0.907 1.049
1.02 0.7 0.270 0.515 0.536 0.565 0.594 0.625 0.657 0.692 0.729 0.770 0.817 0.878 1.020
0.99 0.71 0.242 0.485 0.508 0.536 0.566 0.597 0.629 0.663 0.700 0.741 0.789 0.849 0.992
0.96 0.72 0.214 0.456 0.480 0.508 0.538 0.569 0.601 0.665 0.672 0.713 0.761 0.821 0.964
0.94 0.73 0.186 0.427 0.452 0.481 0.510 0.541 0.573 0.608 0.645 0.686 0.733 0.794 0.936
0.91 0.74 0.159 0.398 0.425 0.453 0.483 0.514 0.546 0.580 0.617 0.658 0.706 0.766 0.909
0.88 0.75 0.132 0.370 0.398 0.426 0.456 0.487 0.519 0.553 0.590 0.631 0.679 0.739 0.882
0.86 0.76 0.105 0.343 0.371 0.400 0.429 0.460 0.492 0.526 0.563 0.605 0.652 0.713 0.855
0.83 0.77 0.079 0.316 0.344 0.373 0.403 0.433 0.466 0.500 0.537 0.578 0.626 0.686 0.829
0.80 0.78 0.052 0.289 0.318 0.347 0.376 0.407 0.439 0.574 0.511 0.552 0.559 0.660 0.802
0.78 0.79 0.026 0.262 0.292 0.320 0.350 0.381 0.413 0.447 0.484 0.525 0.573 0.634 0.776
0.75 0.8 0.235 0.266 0.294 0.324 0.355 0.387 0.421 0.458 0.449 0.547 0.608 0.750
0.72 0.81 0.209 0.240 0.268 0.298 0.329 0.361 0.395 0.432 0.473 0.521 0.581 0.724
0.70 0.82 0.183 0.214 0.242 0.272 0.303 0.335 0.369 0.406 0.447 0.495 0.556 0.698
0.67 0.83 0.157 0.188 0.216 0.246 0.277 0.309 0.343 0.380 0.421 0.469 0.530 0.672
0.65 0.84 0.131 0.162 0.190 0.220 0.251 0.283 0.317 0.354 0.395 0.443 0.503 0.646
0.62 0.85 0.105 0.135 0.164 0.194 0.225 0.257 0.291 0.328 0.369 0.417 0.477 0.620
0.59 0.86 0.079 0.109 0.138 0.167 0.198 0.230 0.265 0.302 0.343 0.390 0.451 0.593
0.56 0.87 0.053 0.082 0.111 0.141 0.172 0.204 0.238 0.275 0.316 0.364 0.424 0.567
0.53 0.88 0.029 0.055 0.084 0.114 0.145 0.177 0.211 0.248 0.289 0.337 0.397 0.540
0.51 0.89 0.028 0.057 0.086 0.117 0.149 0.184 0.221 0.262 0.309 0.370 0.512
0.48 0.90 0.029 0.058 0.089 0.121 0.156 0.193 0.234 0.281 0.48 0.484
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VarSet Easy PFC Equipment without incomer circuit breaker
Following protection are defined in coordination with

embedded protection inside the equipment.
Short circuit withstand current 15 kA
Power References Designation
kvar
7.5 A9F85320 ACTI9 IC60H 3P 20A
15 A9F85332 ACTI9 IC60H 3P 32A
17.5 A9F85340 ACTI9 IC60H 3P 40A
20 A9F85340 ACTI9 IC60H 3P 40A
25 A9F85350 ACTI9 IC60H 3P 50A
30 A9F85363 ACTI9 IC60H 3P 63A

kvar
37.5 LV510336 CVS100F TM80D 3P3D
45 LV510337 CVS100F TM100D 3P3D
50 LV510337 CVS100F TM100D 3P3D
60 LV516332 CVS160F TM125D 3P3D
70 LV516333 CVS160F TM160D 3P3D
75 LV516333 CVS160F TM160D 3P3D
82.5 LV516333 CVS160F TM160D 3P3D
90 LV525332 CVS250F TM200D 3P3D
100 LV525332 CVS250F TM200D 3P3D
125 LV540305 CVS400F TM320D 3P3D
150 LV540305 CVS400F TM320D 3P3D
175 LV563305 CVS630F TM500D 3P3D
200 LV563305 CVS630F TM500D 3P3D
225 LV563305 CVS630F TM500D 3P3D
250 LV563305 CVS630F TM500D 3P3D
275 LV563306 CVS630F TM600D 3P3D
300 LV563306 CVS630F TM600D 3P3D
350 33466 NS800N MICROLOGIC 2.0
C 450
500
33472
33472
NS1000N MICROLOGIC 2.0
NS1000N MICROLOGIC 2.0
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Appendix
VarSet Low polluted PFC Equipment
without incomer circuit breaker
kvar
6 A9F85313 ACTI9 IC60H 3P 13A
9 A9F85320 ACTI9 IC60H 3P 20A
12.5 A9F85332 ACTI9 IC60H 3P 32A
16 A9F85340 ACTI9 IC60H 3P 40A
22 A9F85350 ACTI9 IC60H 3P 50A
32 A9F85363 ACTI9 IC60H 3P 63A

kvar
34 LV430631 NSX160F TM125D 3P3T
37.5 LV430631 NSX160F TM125D 3P3T
50 LV430630 NSX160F TM160D 3P3T
69 LV431631 NSX250F TM200D 3P3
75 LV431631 NSX250F TM200D 3P3
87.5 LV431630 NSX250F TM250D 3P3T
100 LV431630 NSX250F TM250D 3P3T
Short circuit withstand current 50 kA Short circuit withstand current 65 kA

Power References Designation References Designation
kvar
125 LV432693 NSX400N 400A 3P3T MICROLOGIC 2.3 LV432695 NSX400H 400A 3P3T MICROLOGIC 2.3
137.5 LV432693 NSX400N 400A 3P3T MICROLOGIC 2.3 LV432695 NSX400H 400A 3P3T MICROLOGIC 2.3
C

kvar
350 33466 NS800N MICROLOGIC 2.0 33467 NS800H MICROLOGIC 2.0
700 - - 33467 NS800H MICROLOGIC 2.0
33473 NS1000H MICROLOGIC 2.0
900 - - 33467 NS800H MICROLOGIC 2.0
1000 - - 33479 x 2 NS1250H MICROLOGIC 2.0
1150 - - 33479 NS1250H MICROLOGIC 2.0
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VarSet polluted PFC Equipment
without incomer circuit breaker
kvar
50 LV431830 NSX250N TM250D 3P3T LV431670 NSX250H TM250D 3P3T
87.5 LV431830 NSX250N TM250D 3P3T LV431670 NSX250H TM250D 3P3T
700 - - 33461 NS630BH MICROLOGIC 2.0
800 - - 33461 NS630BH MICROLOGIC 2.0
900 - - 33467 NS800H MICROLOGIC 2.0
1000 - - 33473 x 2 NS1000H MICROLOGIC 2.0
1100 - - 33473 NS1000H MICROLOGIC 2.0
1150 - - 33479 x 2 NS1250H MICROLOGIC 2.0
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Reference Page(s) Reference Page(s) Reference Page(s) Reference Page(s) Reference Page(s)
VLVAF2P03608CA 41 VLVAF5P03518AD 35
VLVAF2P VLVAF5L VLVAF8P
VLVAF2P03608CH 41 VLVAF5P03518AE 35
VLVAF2P03506AA 33 VLVAF5L350A40A 29 VLVAF8P03534AA 33
VLVAF2P03609CA 41 VLVAF5P03518AK 39
VLVAF2P03506AB 33 VLVAF5L350A40B 29 VLVAF8P03534AB 33
VLVAF2P03609CH 41 VLVAF5P03617CA 41
VLVAF2P03506AC 39 VLVAF5L400A40A 29 VLVAF8P03534AD 35
VLVAF2P03610CA 41 VLVAF5P03617CH 41
VLVAF2P03506AG 37 VLVAF5L400A40B 29 VLVAF8P03534AE 35
VLVAF2P03610CH 41 VLVAF5P03618CA 41
VLVAF2P03506AK 39 VLVAF5L450A40A 29 VLVAF8P03535AA 33
VLVAF2P03612CA 41
VLVAF2P03507AA 33 VLVAF5L450A40B 29 VLVAF6P VLVAF8P03535AB 33
VLVAF2P03507AB 33 VLVAF3L VLVAF5L500A40A 29 VLVAF6P03518AG 37 VLVAF8P03535AD 35
VLVAF2P03507AC 39 VLVAF3L225A40A 29 VLVAF5L500A40B 29 VLVAF6P03519AA 33 VLVAF8P03535AE 35
VLVAF2P03507AG 37 VLVAF3L225A40B 29 VLVAF5L550A40A 29 VLVAF6P03519AB 33 VLVAF8P03536AA 33
VLVAF2P03507AK 39 VLVAF3L250A40A 29 VLVAF5L550A40B 29 VLVAF6P03519AC 39 VLVAF8P03536AB 33
VLVAF2P03508AA 33 VLVAF3L250A40B 29 VLVAF5L600A40A 29 VLVAF6P03519AD 35 VLVAF8P03536AD 35
VLVAF2P03508AB 33 VLVAF3L275A40A 29 VLVAF5L600A40B 29 VLVAF6P03519AE 35 VLVAF8P03536AE 35
VLVAF2P03508AC 39 VLVAF3L275A40B 29 VLVAF6P03519AG 37 VLVAF8P03537AA 33

VLVAF5N
VLVAF2P03508AD 35 VLVAF3L300A40A 29 VLVAF6P03519AK 39 VLVAF8P03537AB 33
VLVAF5N03517AA 31
VLVAF2P03508AE 35 VLVAF3L300A40B 29 VLVAF6P03520AA 33 VLVAF8P03537AD 35
VLVAF5N03517AB 31
VLVAF2P03508AG 37 VLVAF6P03520AB 33 VLVAF8P03537AE 35
VLVAF3P VLVAF5N03517AC 39
VLVAF2P03508AK 39 VLVAF6P03520AC 39 VLVAF8P03538AA 33
VLVAF3P03512AG 37 VLVAF5N03517AK 39
VLVAF2P03509AA 33 VLVAF6P03520AD 35 VLVAF8P03538AB 33
VLVAF3P03513AA 33 VLVAF5N03518AA 31
VLVAF2P03509AB 33 VLVAF6P03520AE 35 VLVAF8P03538AD 35
VLVAF3P03513AB 33 VLVAF5N03518AB 31
VLVAF2P03509AC 39 VLVAF6P03520AG 37 VLVAF8P03538AE 35
VLVAF3P03513AC 39 VLVAF5N03518AC 39
VLVAF2P03509AD 35 VLVAF6P03520AK 39 VLVAF8P03539AA 33
VLVAF3P03513AD 35 VLVAF5N03518AK 39
VLVAF2P03509AE 35 VLVAF6P03521AA 33 VLVAF8P03539AB 33
VLVAF3P03513AE 35 VLVAF5N03519AA 31
VLVAF6P03521AB 33 VLVAF8P03539AD 35
VLVAF2P03509AG 37
VLVAF3P03513AG 37 VLVAF5N03519AB 31
VLVAF6P03521AG 37 VLVAF8P03539AE 35
VLVAF2P03509AK 39
VLVAF5N03520AA 31
VLVAF3P03513AK 39 VLVAF6P03522AA 33
VLVAF2P03510AA 33
VLVAF3P03514AA 33
VLVAF5N03520AB 31
VLVAF6P03522AB 33
VLVAW0L
VLVAF2P03510AB 33
VLVAF5N03521AA 31 VLVAW0L007A40A 29
VLVAF3P03514AB 33 VLVAF6P03522AC 39
VLVAF2P03510AC 39
VLVAF5N03521AB 31 VLVAW0L007A40B 29
VLVAF3P03514AC 39 VLVAF6P03522AD 35
VLVAF2P03510AD 35
VLVAF5N03522AA 31 VLVAW0L015A40A 29
VLVAF3P03514AD 35 VLVAF6P03522AE 35
VLVAF2P03510AE 35
VLVAF5N03522AB 31 VLVAW0L015A40B 29
VLVAF3P03514AE 35 VLVAF6P03522AG 37
VLVAF2P03510AG 37
VLVAF5N03617CB 41 VLVAW0L017A40A 29
VLVAF3P03514AG 37 VLVAF6P03522AK 39
VLVAF2P03510AK 39
VLVAF5N03618CB 41 VLVAW0L017A40B 29
VLVAF3P03514AK 39 VLVAF6P03618CH 41
VLVAF2P03511AA 33
VLVAF3P03515AA 33 VLVAF6P03619CA 41
VLVAF2P03511AB 33
VLVAF3P03515AB 33 VLVAF6P03619CH 41
VLVAF2P03511AD 35
VLVAF3P03515AD 35 VLVAF6P03620CA 41
VLVAF2P03511AE 35
VLVAF3P03515AE 35 VLVAF6P03620CH 41
VLVAF2P03511AG 37
VLVAW0L030A40A 29
VLVAF2P03512AA 33 VLVAF3P03515AG 37 VLVAF5P VLVAF6P03621CA 41
VLVAW0L030A40B 29
VLVAF3P03516AA 33 VLVAF5P03516AG 37 VLVAF6P03621CH 41
VLVAF2P03512AB 33
VLVAW0L037A40A 29
VLVAF3P03516AB 33 VLVAF5P03517AA 33 VLVAF6P03622CA 41
VLVAF2P03512AC 39
VLVAW0L037A40B 29
VLVAF5P03517AB 33
VLVAF2P03512AD 35 VLVAF3P03516AC 39 VLVAF7N VLVAW0L045A40A 29
VLVAF3P03516AD 35 VLVAF5P03517AC 39
VLVAW0L045A40B 29
VLVAF3P03516AE 35 VLVAF5P03517AD 35 VLVAF7N03534AB 31
VLVAF2P03512AK 39
VLVAW0L050A40A 29
VLVAF2P03530AD 35 VLVAF3P03516AK 39
VLVAW0L050A40B 29
VLVAF5P03517AG 37 VLVAF7N03536AB 31
VLVAF2P03530AE 35 VLVAF3P03612CH 41
VLVAF2P03531AA 33 VLVAF3P03614CA 41
VLVAF5P03517AK 39 VLVAF7N03537AA 31 VLVAW0N
VLVAF5P03518AA 33 VLVAF7N03537AB 31 VLVAW0N03501AA 31
VLVAF2P03531AB 33 VLVAF3P03614CH 41
VLVAF5P03518AB 33 VLVAF7N03539AA 31 VLVAW0N03502AA 31
VLVAF2P03531AC 39 VLVAF3P03616CA 41
VLVAF5P03518AC 39 VLVAF7N03539AB 31 VLVAW0N03503AA 31
VLVAF2P03531AK 39 VLVAF3P03616CH 41
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Reference Page(s) Reference Page(s) Reference Page(s)

VLVAW0N03504AA 31 VLVAW2N03511AB 31 VLVFF2P03512AE 27
VLVAW0N03504AK 39 VLVAW2N03511AC 39
VLVFW0N
VLVAW0N03526AA 31 VLVAW2N03511AK 39
VLVFW0N03501AA 27
VLVAW0N03527AA 31 VLVAW2N03531AA 31
VLVFW0N03502AA 27
VLVAW2N03531AB 31
VLVAW1L VLVFW0N03503AA 27
VLVAW2N03608CB 41
VLVAW1L060A40A 29 VLVFW0N03504AA 27
VLVAW2N03609CB 41
VLVAW1L060A40B 29
VLVAW2N03610CB 41 VLVFW1N
VLVAW1L070A40A 29
VLVAW2N03612CB 41 VLVFW1N03506AA 27
VLVAW1L070A40B 29
VLVFW1N03507AA 27
VLVAW1L075A40A 29 VLVAW3N VLVFW1N03508AA 27
VLVAW1L075A40B 29 VLVAW3N03512AA 31
VLVAW1L082A40A 29 VLVAW3N03512AB 31 VLVFW2N
VLVAW1L082A40B 29 VLVAW3N03512AC 39 VLVFW2N03509AA 27
VLVAW1L090A40A 29 VLVAW3N03512AK 39 VLVFW2N03509AB 27
VLVAW1L090A40B 29 VLVAW3N03513AA 31 VLVFW2N03510AA 27
VLVAW1L100A40A 29 VLVAW3N03513AB 31 VLVFW2N03510AB 27
VLVAW1L100A40B 29 VLVAW3N03514AA 31 VLVFW2N03511AA 27
VLVAW3N03514AB 31 VLVFW2N03511AB 27
VLVAW1N VLVFW2N03512AA 27
VLVAW3N03515AA 31
VLVAW1N03505AA 31
VLVAW3N03515AB 31 VLVFW2N03512AB 27
VLVAW1N03506AA 31
VLVAW3N03516AA 31
VLVAW1N03506AK 39
VLVAW3N03516AB 31
VLVAW1N03507AA 31
VLVAW3N03516AC 39
VLVAW1N03507AK 39
VLVAW3N03516AK 39
VLVAW1N03508AA 31
VLVAW3N03532AA 31
VLVAW1N03508AK 39
VLVAW3N03532AB 31
VLVAW1N03528AA 31
VLVAW3N03614CB 41
VLVAW1N03528AK 39
VLVAW3N03616CB 41
VLVAW1N03529AA 31
VLVAW1N03530AA 31 VLVFF2P
VLVFF2P03506AA 27
VLVAW2L
VLVFF2P03506AB 27
VLVAW2L125A40A 29
VLVFF2P03506AD 27
VLVAW2L125A40B 29
VLVAW2L150A40A 29 VLVFF2P03506AE 27
VLVAW2L150A40B 29 VLVFF2P03507AA 27
VLVAW2L175A40A 29 VLVFF2P03507AB 27
VLVAW2L175A40B 29 VLVFF2P03507AD 27
VLVAW2L200A40A 29 VLVFF2P03507AE 27
VLVAW2L200A40B 29 VLVFF2P03508AA 27
VLVFF2P03508AB 27
VLVAW2N
VLVFF2P03508AD 27
VLVAW2N03509AA 31
VLVFF2P03508AE 27
VLVAW2N03509AB 31
VLVFF2P03510AA 27
VLVAW2N03509AC 39
VLVFF2P03510AB 27
VLVAW2N03509AK 39
VLVFF2P03510AD 27
VLVAW2N03510AA 31
VLVAW2N03510AB 31 VLVFF2P03510AE 27
VLVAW2N03510AC 39 VLVFF2P03512AA 27
VLVAW2N03510AK 39 VLVFF2P03512AB 27
VLVAW2N03511AA 31 VLVFF2P03512AD 27
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Improve your business

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Reactive energy management

• Increased overall kVA demand,

"Our network performance improved

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Improve electrical networks

Power Factor Correction

The objective of Reactive Energy

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Ensure reliability and safety

Thanks to the know-how developed over 50 years, Schneider Electric

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Quality & Environment

Stringent, systematic controls

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Power Factor correction Guidelines

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Power Factor correction

Why reactive energy management?..................................................................12

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Why reactive energy management?

Principle of reactive energy management

For these reasons,Active

Active energy Active energy

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Benefits of reactive energy management A

Savings on the electricity bill

Increasing available power

Reducing installation size Power Cable cross-

Reducing voltage drops in the installation

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Method for determining compensation

Step 1: Calculation of the required reactive power

This is illustrated in the diagram opposite.

The following table can be used for direct determination.

Before Reactive power (kvar) to be installed per kW of load, in

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Compensation of individual loads

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Method for determining compensation

Step 3: Selection of the compensation type

These capacitors are installed:

Control is usually provided by an electronic device (Power Factor Controller) which

Connection is usually provided by contactors. For compensation of highly fluctuating

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Step 4: Allowance for operating conditions and

Allowing for operating conditions

Allowing for harmonics

Gh / Sn ≤ 15% ≤ 25% ≤ 50%

Choosing equipment according to the harmonic pollution level

THD(I) % VarSet Easy VarSet VarSet Accusine

THD(U) % VarSet Easy VarSet VarSet Accusine

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Method for determining compensation

• Increased overall kVA demand,

> Future-ready : "Connectable product" > Tested

Dimensions and weight: see page 48.

Dimensions and weight: see page 48.

Dimensions and weight: see page 48.

Dimensions and weight: see page 48.

Dimensions and weight: see page 48.

Dimensions and weight: see page 48.

Dimensions and weight: see page 48.