Film Capacitors – Power Factor Correction
DeltaCap capacitors
Series/Type: B32300A / MKDxxx-I
Ordering code: B32300A****A***
Date: January 2011
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Identification/Classification 1
(header 1 + top left bar): Film Capacitors – Power Factor Correction
Identification/Classification 2
(header 2 + bottom left header bar): DeltaCap capacitors
Ordering code: (top right header bar) B32300A****A***
Series/Type: (top right header bar) B32300A / MKDxxx-I
Preliminary data (optional):
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Department: FILM PFC PM
Date: January 2011
Version: 3
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Construction
Dielectric: Polypropylene film
Non-PCB, Semi-dry biodegradable resin
Extruded round aluminium can with stud
Degree of protection: IP00 (optionally IP54 with
terminal cover; additional cable gland at cable entry
required)
Features
Single-phase, provided with discharge resistors
Double safety system:
overpressure disconnector,
- self-healing technology
Naturally air cooled (or forced air cooling)
Indoor mounting
Typical applications
For Power Factor Correction
Terminals
Brass fast-on terminals 6.35 x 0.8 mm
Mounting
Threaded stud at bottom of can
(max. torque for M12 = 10 Nm)
Technical data and specifications
Characteristics
Rated capacitance CR According to specification table
Tolerance –5 / +10%
Rated voltage VR According to specification table
Rated frequency fR 50 and 60 Hz
Output According to specification table
Rated current IR According to specification table
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Maximum ratings
Vmax VR + 10 % (up to 8 h daily) / VR + 15 % (up to 30 min daily) /
VR + 20 % (up to 5 min daily) / VR + 30 % (up to 1 min daily)
Imax Up to 1.3 • IR (up to 1.5• IR including combined effects of harmonics,
overvoltages and capacitance tolerance)
IS Up to 200 • IR (A)
*Power dissipation ≤ 0.2 W/kvar (dielectric) and ≤ 0.45 W / kvar (total)
* Without discharge resistor
Test data
VTT 2.15 • VR during 2 s
VTC 3000 V AC / 50 Hz during 10 s
*tan δ (50 Hz) ≤ 1.0 • 10-3
* Without discharge resistor
Climatic category –40/D
Tmin –40 ºC
Tmax +55 ºC
Storage temperature -40°C … +85°C
Tmax Hotspot +85 ºC
Humidity Av. rel. < 95%
Degree of protection IP00 (optionally IP54 with terminal cover; additional cable
gland at cable entry required)
Maximum altitude 4000 m
Mean life expectancy
tLD Up to 135 000 hours at temperature class -40/C
Up to 100 000 hours at temperature class -40/D
Max. 5000 switchings per year acc. to IEC 60831
Design data
Dimensions (d × h) According to specification table
Weight approx According to specification table
Impregnation Non PCB, resin filling: soft polyurethane resin
Fixing Threaded bolt M12
Max. torque (Al can stud) 10 Nm
Mounting position Only in the vertical position.
See “Maintenance and Installation Manual” for further details.
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Terminals
Protection degree IP00 (optional IP54 with plastic terminal cap, additional cable gland
at cable entry required).
Maximum terminal current 15 A
Creepage distance (min) 12.7 mm
Clearance (min) 9.6 mm
Safety
Mechanical safety Overpressure disconnector
Max. short circuit current (AFC: 10 kA according UL 810 standard)
Discharge resistor time ≤ 60 s to 75 V or less
Reference standards
IEC 60831–1/2, UL 810-5th edition
Label design
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Specification table
Type 50 Hz 60 Hz CR d × h Weight Ordering code
Output
kvar
IR
A
Output
kvar
IR
A µF mm kg
Packing
unit
pcs
Rated voltage 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single phase
MKD230-I-0.8 0.8 3.5 1.0 4.2 48 63.5 x 62.5
0.3 B32300A2002A830 12
MKD230-I-1.7 1.7 7.4 2.0 8.9 102 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A2012A730 12
MKD230-I-2.5 2.5 10.9 3.0 13.1 151 63.5 x 125 0.5 B32300A2022A530 12
Rated voltage 400 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single phase
MKD400-I-0.8 0.8 2.0 1.0 2.4 16 50 x 62.5 0.2 B32300A4002A800 50
MKD400-I-1.7 1.7 4.3 2.0 5.2 34 63.5 x 62.5 0.3 B32300A4012A700 12
MKD400-I-2.5 2.5 6.3 3.0 7.6 50 63.5 x 75 0.3 B32300A4022A500 12
MKD400-I-3.3 3.3 8.3 4.0 10.0 66 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4032A300 12
MKD400-I-4.2 4.2 10.5 5.0 12.6 84 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4051A000 12
MKD400-I-5.0 5.0 12.5 6.0 15.0 100 63.5 x 125 0.5 B32300A4052A000 12
Rated voltage 415 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection
MKD415-I-0.8 0.8 1.9 1.0 2.3 15 50 x 62.5 0.2 B32300A4082A310 50
MKD415-I-1.7 1.7 4.0 2.0 4.8 31 63.5 x 75 0.3 B32300A4012A710 12
MKD415-I-2.5 2.5 6.0 3.0 7.2 46 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4022A510 12
MKD415-I-3.3 3.3 8.0 4.0 9.6 61 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4032A310 12
MKD415-I-5.0 5.0 12.0 6.0 14.4 92 63.5 x 135 0.6 B32300A4052A010 12
Rated voltage 440 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single phase
MKD440-I-0.7 0.7 1.6 0.8 1.9 12 50 x 62.5 0.2 B32300A4001A840 50
MKD440-I-1.4 1.4 3.2 1.7 3.8 23 63.5 x 62.5 0.3 B32300A4011A740 12
MKD440-I-2.1 2.1 4.8 2.5 5.8 35 63.5 x 75 0.3 B32300A4021A540 12
MKD440-I-2.8 2.8 6.4 3.4 7.7 46 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4031A340 12
MKD440-I-3.3 3.3 7.5 4.0 9.0 54 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4032A340 12
MKD440-I-4.2 4.2 9.5 5.0 11.4 69 63.5 x 125 0.5 B32300A4051A040 12
MKD440-I-5.0 5.0 11.4 6.0 13.7 82 63.5 x 125 0.5 B32300A4052A040 12
Rated voltage 480 V
A
C, 50/60 Hz, single-phase
MKD480-I-0.7 0.7 1.5 0.8 1.8 10 50 x 62.5 0.2 B32300A4001A880 50
MKD480-I-1.4 1.4 2.9 1.7 3.5 19 63.5 x 62.5 0.3 B32300A4011A780 12
MKD480-I-2.1 2.1 4.4 2.5 5.3 29 63.5 x 75 0.3 B32300A4021A580 12
MKD480-I-2.8 2.8 5.8 3.4 7.0 39 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4031A380 12
Rated voltage 525 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase
MKD525-I-1.4 1.4 2.7 1.7 3.2 16 63.5 x 62.5 0.3 B32300A5011A730 12
MKD525-I-2.8 2.8 5.3 3.4 6.4 32 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A5031A320 12
MKD525-I-3.3 3.3 6.3 4.0 7.6 38 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A5032A320 12
MKD525-I-4.2 4.2 8.0 5.0 9.6 49 63.5 x 125 0.5 B32300A5051A020 12
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Dimensional drawings
Marking
Torque = 10Nm
Toothed washer = J12.5 DIN 6797
Hex Net = BM 12 DIN 439
Film Capacitors – Power Factor Correction B32300A****A***
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Cautions and warnings
In case of dents of more than 1 mm depth or any other mechanical damage, capacitors must not
be used at all.
This applies also in cases of oil leakages.
To ensure the full functionality of the overpressure disconnector, elastic elements must not be
hindered and a minimum space of 12 mm has to be kept above each capacitor.
Do not handle the capacitor before it is discharged.
Resonance cases must be avoided by appropriate application design in any case.
Handle capacitors carefully, because they may still be charged even after disconnection due to
faulty discharging devices.
Protect the capacitor properly against over current and short circuit.
Failure to follow cautions may result, worst case, in premature failures, bursting and fire.
Discharging
Capacitors must be discharged to a maximum of 10% of rated voltage before they are switched in
again. This prevents an electric impulse discharge in the application, influences the capacitor’s
service life and protects against electric shock. The capacitor must be discharged to 75 V or less
within 3 minutes. There must be not any switch, fuse or any other disconnecting device in the circuit
between the power capacitor and the discharging device. DeltaCap capacitors are delivered with
discharge resistor included; alternatively discharge reactors are available from EPCOS. Discharge
and short circuit capacitor before handling!
Service life expectancy
Electrical components do not have an unlimited service life expectancy; this applies to self-healing
capacitors too. The maximum service life expectancy may vary depending on the application the
capacitor is used in.
Safety
Electrical or mechanical misapplication of capacitors may be hazardous. Personal injury or property
damage may result from bursting of the capacitor or from expulsion of oil or melted material due to
mechanical disruption of the capacitor.
Ensure good, effective grounding for capacitor enclosures.
Provide means of disconnecting and insulating a faulty component/bank.
The terminals of capacitors, connected bus bars and cables as well as other devices may also be
energized.
Follow good engineering practice.
Thermal load/over-temperature
After installation of the capacitor it is necessary to verify that maximum hot-spot temperature is not
exceeded at extreme service conditions.
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Overpressure disconnector
To ensure full functionality of an overpressure disconnector, the following must be observed:
1. The elastic elements must not be hindered, i.e.
Connecting lines must be flexible leads (cables).
There must be sufficient space (min. 12 mm) for expansion above the connections. This will
enable a longitudinal extension of the can to secure the overpressure disconnector work.
Folding beads must not be retained by clamps.
2. The maximum allowed fault current of 10000 A in accordance with UL 810 standard must be
assured by the application.
3. Stress parameters of the capacitor must be within the IEC60831 specification.
Overcurrent and short circuit protection
Use HRC fuses or MCCBs for short circuit protection. Short circuit protection and connecting
cables should be selected so that 1.5 times the rated capacitor current can be permanently
handled.
HRC fuses do not protect a capacitor against overload – they are only for short circuit protection.
The HRC fuse rating should be 1.6 to 1.8 times rated capacitor current.
Do not use HRC fuses to switch capacitors (risk of arcing).
Use thermal magnetic over current relays for overload protection.
Resonance cases
Resonance cases must be avoided by appropriate application design in any case. Maximum total
RMS capacitor current (incl. fundamental harmonic current) specified in technical data must not be
exceeded.
Re-switching vs. phase-opposition
In case of voltage interruption, a sufficient discharge time has to be ensured to avoid phase-
opposition and resulting high inrush currents.
Vibration resistance
The resistance to vibration of capacitors corresponds to IEC 68, part 2–6.
Max. test conditions:
Test duration 6 h*
Frequency range 1 10 ... 55 Hz*
Displacement amplitude 0.75 mm*
*corresponding to max. 98.1 m/s or 10 g
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These figures apply to the capacitor alone. Because the fixing and the terminals may influence the
vibration properties, it is necessary to check stability when a capacitor is built in and exposed to
vibration. Irrespective of this, you are advised not to locate capacitors where vibration amplitude
reaches the maximum in strongly vibrating equipment.
Mechanical protection
The capacitor has to be installed in a way that mechanical damages and dents in the aluminum can
are avoided.
Grounding
The threaded bottom stud of the capacitor has to be used for grounding. In case grounding is done
via metal chassis that the capacitor is mounted to, the layer of varnish beneath the washer and nut
should be removed. The maximum tightening torque is 10 Nm.
Maintenance
Check tightness of the connections/terminals periodically.
Take current reading twice a year and compare with nominal current. Use a harmonic analyser or
true effective RMS-meter.
In case of current above the nominal current check your application for modifications.
If a significant increase in the amount of non-linear loads has been detected, then a consultant
has to be called in for a harmonic study.
In case of the presence of harmonics installation of a de-tuned capacitor bank (reactors) must be
considered.
Check the discharge resistors/reactors and in case of doubt, check their function:
(1) Power the capacitor up and down.
(2) After ≤ 60 seconds the voltage between the terminals must decline to less than 75 V.
Check the temperature of capacitors directly after operation for a longer period, but make sure
that the capacitors have been switched off. In case of excessive temperature of individual
capacitors, it is recommended to replace these capacitors, as this should be an indication for loss
factor increase, which is a sign for reaching end of life.
Storage and operating conditions
Do not use or store capacitors in corrosive atmosphere, especially where chloride gas, sulfide gas,
acid, alkali, salt or the like are present. In dusty environments regular maintenance and cleaning
especially of the terminals is required to avoid conductive path between phases and/or phases
and ground.
Note
For detailed information about PFC capacitors and cautions, refer to the latest version of EPCOS PFC
Product Profile.
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