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 The Legrand Edge
The Legrand group is a global specialist in electrical
& digital building infrastructure with a comprehensive range
of solutions in four fields : energy distribution, voice data and
image distribution , cable management and control &
monitoring of installations that cater to the residential,
commercial, hospitality and industrial segments.

Legrand (India) has been a leader in the protection business

for the last four decades. Legrand combines the latest
technology with aesthetics and flexibility to design electrical
power distribution systems to guarantee efficient protection
and effective service quality.

Today, the ever rising demand of electrical power and

therefore the need for identifying ways and means of
conserving this energy are the two topics that get debated
the most. The effective utilization of the available power and
power losses are increasingly becomingly a concern for users
as well as utilities. Strengthening the brand philosophy of
“Listen, Design, Make, Support” further and responding to
these requirements of the market, Legrand now offers a range
of capacitors with detuned reactors & automatic power factor
controllers as a part of reactive energy compensation.

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contribute to energy saving
and reduce environmental impact
The available power in an electrical supply system
comprises of active power and reactive power. While
active power results in the form of actual work,
the reactive power is used to maintain the magnetic field.
The power factor is an indicator of reactive power which is
always an inherent part of the electrical system.
lower the power factor higher is the reactive power
usage. Hence, the challenge is to improve the power
factor and the most cost effective way to improve it is by
the use of power capacitors.
Improved power factor helps in reducing I2R losses,
improves voltage stability and increase utilization of an
electrical distribution system. As a result, it further helps
By installing Legrand Capacitors, now you can
customer to save energy and reduce their
environmental impact. n Improve power quality

n Reduce the active energy losses

With Legrand’s range of solutions for reactive energy
Improve the voltage regulation
compensation that include capacitors, detuned reactors,
n

automatic power factor controller and capacitor banks, n Improve utilization of electrical system
you will have the power to contribute to energy savings.
n eliminate penalties
Be it commercial, or industrial segment, Legrand
In turn, save money, by not paying for the reactive
capacitors increase the service life of installation while
n

improving its power factor. energy that you otherwise would have consumed

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 Power factor

Phase shift - Energies - Powers

Definition • Active energy (Ea): expressed in kilowatt hours (kWh).

This can be used, after being transformed by the
An AC electrical installation comprising receivers such receiver, in the form of work or heat. The active power
as transformers, motors, welding machines, power P (kW) corresponds to this energy.
electronics, etc., and in particular any receivers for
which the current is out of phase with the voltage, • Reactive energy (Er): expressed in kilovar hours
consumes a total energy which is called the apparent (kVArh). This is used in particular in the windings of
energy (Eapp). motors and transformers to create the magnetic field
without which they would not be able to operate.
U, I
The reactive power Q (kVAr) corresponds to this energy.
Unlike active energy, reactive energy is said to be
U
"unproductive" for the user.

I wt
Energies
Xc Eapp = Ea + Er
Eapp = (Ea)2 + (Er)2
ϕ

Powers
S=P+Q
This energy, which is generally expressed in
kilovolt-ampere-hours (kVAh), corresponds to the apparent S= (P)2 + (Q)2
power S (kVA) and can be broken down as follows: • Three-phase supply:
S = 3 UI
P = 3 UI Cos j
Q = 3 UI Sin j
Eapp (S)
Er (Q)
For a single phase supply the term 3 disappears.

• U : Voltage (V)
• I : Current (I)
ϕ
• j : Phase angle between current & voltage
Ea (P)

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 power factor

By definition, the power factor, or the Cos j, of an Calculation of the tg j

electrical device is equal to the active power P (kW)
over the apparent power S (kVA), and can vary from tg j = Er (kVArh)
0 to 1. Ea (kWh)
The tg j is the ratio between the reactive energy
cos j = P (kW) Er (kVArh) and the active energy Ea (kWh) consumed
S (kVA) during the same period.

It thus enables the reactive energy consumption level

Unlike the cos j, it is easy to see that the tg j must
of devices to be easily identified.
be as small as possible in order to have the minimum
reactive energy consumption.
• A power factor of 1 will result in no reactive energy
consumption (resistance)
Cos j and tg j are linked by the following equation:
• A power factor of less than 1 will lead to reactive 1
energy consumption which increases the closer it is cos j =
to 0 (inductance) 1 + (tg j)2
In an electrical installation, the power factor could But it is simpler to refer to a conversion table as on
vary from one workshop to another depending on the page 16.
equipment installed and the way it is used (off-load,
full load operation, etc.).

Energy metering devices record active and reactive

energy consumption. Electricity suppliers generally
show the term tg j on their bills.

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 Power factor (continued)

power factor of the main receivers

The following receivers consume the RECEIVER COS j TG j

most reactive energy: 0% 0.17 5.80
25% 0.55 1.52
Ordinary asynchronous motors
- Motors at low load loaded at 50% 0.73 0.94
- Welding machines 75% 0.80 0.75

- Arc and induction furnaces 100% 0.85 0.62

- Power rectifiers Incandescent lamps approx. 1 approx. 0

Fluorescent lamps approx. 0.5 approx. 1.73
Discharge lamps 0.4 to 0.6 approx. 2.29 to 1.33
Resistance furnaces approx. 1 approx. 0
Compensated induction furnaces approx. 0.85 approx. 0.62
Dielectric heating furnaces approx. 0.85 approx. 0.62
Resistance welding machines 0.8 to 0.9 0.75 to 0.48

Single phase static arc welding stations approx. 0.5 approx. 1.73

0.7 to 0.9 1.02 to 0.48

Arc welding transformers/rectifiers
0.7 to 0.8 1.02 to 0.75
Arc furnaces 0.8 0.75
Thyristor power rectifiers 0.4 to 0.8 2.25 to 0.75

advantages of a good power factor

A good power factor makes it possible to optimise

A good power factor is: an electrical installation and provides the following
- A high cos j (close to 1) advantages:
• No billing of reactive energy
- Or a low tg j (close to 0)
• Reduction of the subscribed demand in kVA
• Limitation of active energy losses in the cables given
the decrease in the current carried in the installation
• Improvement of the voltage level at the end of
the line
• Additional power available at the power transformers
if the compensation is performed at the secondary

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 How to improve the power factor

By installing capacitors or capacitor banks. Equations

Improving the power factor of an electrical installation Q2 = Q1 - Qc
consists of giving it the means to "produce" a certain Qc = Q1 - Q2
proportion of the reactive energy it consumes itself. Qc = P.tg j 1 - P.tg j 2

There are various different systems for producing

Qc = P(tg j 1-tg j 2)
reactive energy, including in particular asynchronous j 1 phase shift without capacitor
compensators and shunt capacitors (or serial capacitors j 2 phase shift with capacitor
for large transmission systems).

The capacitor is most frequently used, given it’s :

- Non-consumption of active energy The capacitor is a receiver composed of two conductive
- Purchase cost parts (electrodes) separated by an insulator.
- Ease of use When this receiver is subjected to a sinusoidal voltage,
- Service life the current and therefore its power (capacitive reactive)
- Low maintenance (static device) is leading the voltage by 90°.

Conversely, for all other receivers (motors, transformers

etc.) the current and therefore its power (reactive inductive)
is lagging the voltage by 90°.

Power diagram The vectorial composition of these currents or reactive

powers (inductive and capacitive) gives a resulting
Qc
current or power below the value, which existed before
the capacitors were installed.
P Av
0 U
ϕ2 In simple terms, it is said that inductive receivers
ϕ1
AR (motors, transformers etc.) consume reactive energy
Q2
whereas capacitors (capacitive receivers) produce
S2 reactive energy.

Qc

Q1
S1
P: Active power
S1 and S2: apparent powers
(before and after compensation)
Qc: capacitor reactive power
Q1: reactive power without capacitor
Q2: reactive power with capacitor

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 Operation, protection and connection of
capacitors

protection and connection of capacitors

Operating device Protection

In the case of loads with ultra-fast cycles (welding In addition to the internal protection devices
machines, etc.), the conventional system for operating incorporated in the capacitor:
capacitors (electromechanical contactors) is no longer - Self-healing metallised film
suitable. High-speed switching compensation systems - Internal fuses
using solid state contactors are necessary. - Overpressure disconnection devices
it is essential to provide a protection device external to
The switching current of a capacitor depends on: the capacitor.
• The power of the capacitor
This protection will be provided by:
• The short-circuit power of the mains supply to which
it is connected • Either a circuit breaker:
• Whether or not any capacitor banks that have already - Thermal relay, setting between 1.3 and 1.5 In
been activated are present - Magnetic relay, setting between 5 and 10 In
• Or GI type HRC fuses, rating 1.4 to 2 In
Given these parameters, it is essential to use quick
make and break operating devices (switch, contactor
etc.). In = capacitor nominal current
When selecting operating devices, the user must be
made aware of the choice of equipment available (for
In = Qc/ 3U
operating capacitors). Example: 50 kVAr - 400 V three-phase
Contactors are specially designed by contactor
In = 50/1.732 x 0.4 = 72 A
manufacturers for operating capacitors and in
particular for assembling automatically controlled
capacitor banks. These contactors have auxiliary poles
combined in series with preload resistors that will limit Connection (sizing the cables)
the inrush current during activation. Current standards for capacitors are defined so that
capacitors can withstand a permanent overcurrent of
30%.
These standards also permit a maximum tolerance of
10% on the nominal capacitance.
Cables must therefore be sized at least for:
I cable = 1.3 x 1.1 (I nominal capacitor)

i.e. Icable = 1.43 In

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Harmonics

introduction

In recent years, the modernisation of industrial The FOURIER decomposition (harmonic analysis) of the
processes and the sophistication of electrical machines current consumption of a non-linear receiver shows:
and equipment have led to major developments in • The fundamental, a sinusoidal term at the 50 Hz
power electronics: mains supply frequency
• The harmonics, sinusoidal terms whose frequencies
Semi-conductor-based systems (transistors, are multiples of the fundamental frequency
thyristors etc.) designed for:
• Static power converters: AC/DC According to the equation:
• Rectifiers
n
• Inverters Irms = I21 + ∑ I2h
• Frequency converters h=2

• And many other multicycle or phase controlled ∑ : Sum of all the harmonic currents from harmonic 2 (50 Hz x 2) to the last
harmonic n (50 Hz x n)
devices.
These systems represent "non-linear" loads for
electrical supplies. A "non-linear" load is a load for These harmonic currents circulate in the source. The
which the current consumption does not reflect the harmonic impedances of the source then give rise to
supply voltage (although the voltage of the source harmonic voltages, according to the equation:
imposed on the load is sinusoidal, the current Uh = Zh x Ih
consumption is not sinusoidal).

Other "non-linear" loads are also present in electrical The harmonic currents give rise to most of the
installations, in particular: harmonic voltages causing the overall harmonic
• Variable impedance loads, using electric arcs: arc distortion of the supply voltage.
furnaces, welding units, fluorescent tubes, discharge n
lamps etc. Vrms = U 21 + ∑ U2h
• Loads using strong magnetising currents: h=2
Note: The harmonic distortion of the voltage generated by construction
saturated transformers, inductors etc. defects in the windings of the alternators and transformers is generally
negligible

• Uh : Harmonic voltage
• Ih : Harmonic current
• Zh : Harmonic impedances

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 Harmonics (continued)

effect of harmonics on capacitors

Schematic diagram Equivalent diagram Main harmonic currents

XLT : SCC (kVA) The main harmonic currents present in electrical
installations come from semi-conductor based
systems. The theoretical rates of such systems are as
M
XLT XC R follows:
XC ±
Q(kvar) - Harmonic 5 (250 Hz) - I5 - 20% I1*
- Harmonic 7 (350 Hz) - I7 - 14% I1*
- Harmonic 11 (550 Hz) - I11 - 9% I1*
R L
- Harmonic 13 (650 Hz) - I13 - 8% I1 *
P (kW)
Note: As the inductance of the motor is much higher than that of the source, (* I1: Semi-conductor system current at 50 Hz)
it becomes negligible in parallel configuration.

• Ssc (kVA) : Source short-circuit power

• Q (kVAr) : Capacitor bank power
• P (kW) : Non-interfering load power
Parallel resonance or anti-resonance
• XLT : Transformer reactance between capacitors and source
• XC : Capacitor reactance

• The reactance of the source XLT

Reduction of the reactance of the XL
XLT is proportional to the frequency
capacitors • The reactance of the
capacitors Xc is inversely
• The capacitor reactance Fr.p. f (Hz)
proportional to the frequency
XL
1 1 XC

Xc = = At frequency Fr.p., there

C. ω C.2.π.f is parallel resonance or
f (Hz)
is inversely proportional to XC anti-resonance (as the two
XC
the frequency, its ability to reactances are equal but
cancel out harmonic currents opposite ) and amplification
decreases significantly when (F.A.) of the harmonic currents
XC
the frequency increases. in the capacitors and in the
source (transformers) where:
• C : Capacitor
• XL : Inductive reactance
Ssc Ssc. Q
Fr.p. = F supply F.A. =
Q P
• The higher the source short-circuit power (Ssc), the
further the resonance frequency is from dangerous
harmonic frequencies.
• The higher the power (P) of the non-polluting loads,
the lower the harmonic current amplification factor.

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 protecting capacitors from harmonics

By design and in accordance with current standards, It can be seen that depending on the degree of
capacitors are capable of continuously withstanding harmonic pollution SH (power of the harmonic
an rms current equal to 1.3 times the nominal current generators), this coefficient is generally insufficient and
defined at the nominal voltage and frequency values. that the parameter Ssc (short-circuit power), directly
related to the power of the source ST, is preponderant
This overcurrent coefficient has been determined to in the value of the parallel resonance frequency (Fr.p).
take account of the combined effects of the presence of
harmonics and overvoltages (the capacitance variation By combining these two parameters, SH and ST,
parameter being negligible). three types of mains supply can be defined, with
a corresponding "type" of capacitor to be installed:

Degree of
interference
SH
_______
ST

≤ 15 % 15 % to 25 % 25 % to 35 % 35 % to 50 % > 50 %

Standard H SAH SAHR FH

SH (kVA) is the weighted total power of the harmonic generators present at the transformer secondary.
ST (kVA) is the power rating of the HV/LV transformer.
Standard - Standred duty capacitor.
H - Heavy duty capacitor.
SAH - Heavy duty capacitor with series recactor.
SAHR - Heavy duty capacitor with series recactor with resonance.
FH - Heavy duty capacitor with detuned recactor.

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 Harmonics (continued)

protecting capacitors using detuned reactors

For supplies with a high level of harmonic pollution, • The most commonly used F.r.s values are:
installing a detuned reactor, tuned in series with the - 50 Hz fundamental: 215 Hz (n=4.3)
capacitor, is the only effective protection. 190 Hz (n=3.8)
135 Hz (n=2.7)
The detuned reactor performs a dual role:
• Increasing the impedance of the capacitor in relation - 60 Hz fundamental: 258 Hz (n=4.3)
to the harmonic currents 228 Hz (n=3.8)
• Shifting the parallel resonance frequency (Fr.p) of the 162 Hz (n=2.7)
source and the capacitor to below the main frequencies
of the harmonic currents that are causing interference • For frequencies below Fr.s., the reactor/capacitor
system behaves like a capacitance and compensates
• Fr.p.: Detuned reactor/capacitor/MV/LV transformer the reactive energy.
parallel resonance frequency • For frequencies above Fr.s., the reactor/capacitor
system behaves like an inductance which, in parallel
• Fr.s.: Detuned reactor/capacitor serial resonance with the inductance XLT, prevents any risk of parallel
frequency resonance at frequencies above Fr.s. and in particular
at the main harmonic frequencies.

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Installing capacitor banks

installation options

In an LV electrical installation, capacitor banks can be installed at 3 different levels:

Global compensation
Advantages:
• No billing of reactive energy
• This is the most economical solution, as all the
power is concentrated at one point and the expansion
coefficient makes it possible to optimise the capacitor
banks
• Makes less demands on the transformer
Note:
• The losses in the cables (I2R) are not reduced.
M M M M

Sector compensation
Advantages:
• No billing of reactive energy
• Makes less demands on the supply FEEDERS and
reduces the heat losses in these FEEDERS (I2R)
• Incorporates the expansion of each sector
• Makes less demands on the transformer
• Remains economical
Note:
• Solution generally used for very widespread factory
supplies
M M M M

Individual compensation
Advantages:
• No billing of reactive energy
• From a technical point of view this is the ideal
solution, as the reactive energy is produced at the point
where it is consumed. Heat losses (I2R) are therefore
reduced in all the lines.
• Makes less demands on the transformer.
Note:
• Most costly solution, given:
- The high number of installations
M M M M
- The fact that the expansion coefficient is not
incorporated

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 Compensation systems

Systems and types of compensation

When selecting a capacitor bank, there are two compensation systems.

Fixed type capacitor banks Automatic type capacitor banks

.../5A
class 1 - 10 VA

M M
3± 3±

M M
3± 3±

• The reactive power supplied by the capacitor bank

Electromechanical or
is constant irrespective of any variations in the power solid state contactor
Power factor
controller
factor and the load thus the reactive energy
consumption of the installation is also constant.
• The reactive power supplied by the capacitor bank
• These capacitor banks are switched on: can be adjusted according to variations in the power
- Either manually by a circuit breaker or switch factor and the load of the receivers, thus of the reactive
- Or semi-automatically by a remote-controlled energy consumption of the installation.
contactor
• These capacitor banks are made up of a combination
• This type of capacitor bank is generally used in the of capacitor steps (step = capacitor + contactor)
following situations: connected in parallel. Switching on and off of all or
- Electrical installations with constant load part of the capacitor bank is controlled by an integrated
operating 24 hours a day power factor controller.
- Reactive compensation of transformers
- Individual compensation of motors • These capacitor banks are also used in the following
- Installation of a capacitor bank whose power is less situations:
than or equal to 15% of the power of the transformer - Variable load electrical installations
- Compensation of main LV distribution boards or
major outgoing lines
- Installation of a capacitor bank whose power is more
Capacitor bank Qc ≤ 15% PkVA transformer than 15% greater than the power of the transformer

• PkVA : Power of transformer Capacitor bank Qc > 15% PkVA transformer

• Qc : Power of capacitor bank

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How to calculate the power of capacitors

based on electricity bills

Calculation Example
To calculate the capacitor banks to be installed, use the For the subscriber:
following method: • Highest reactive energy bill: December
• Select the month in which the bill is highest (kVArh • Number of kVArh to be billed: 70,000
to be billed) • Monthly operating times:
• Assess the number of hours the installation operates high-load + peak times = 350 hours
each month
• Calculate the capacitor power Qc to be installed
70,000
Qc (bank to be installed) = = 200 kVAr
kVArh to be billed (monthly) 350
Qc =
No. of hours' operation
(monthly)

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 How to calculate the power of capacitors
(continued)

capacitor power calculation table

Conversion table
Based on the power of a receiver in kW, this table can be used to calculate the power of the capacitors to change
from an initial power factor to a required power factor. It also gives the equivalence between cos j and tg j.
Final power factor Capacitor power in kVAr to be installed per kW of load to increase the power factor to:
cosj 0.90 0.91 0.92 0.93 0.94 0.95 0.96 0.97 0.98 0.99 1
tg j 0.48 0.46 0.43 0.40 0.36 0.33 0.29 0.25 0.20 0.14 0.0
0.40 2.29 1.805 1.832 1.861 1.895 1.924 1.959 1.998 2.037 2.085 2.146 2.288
0.41 2.22 1.742 1.769 1.798 1.831 1.840 1.896 1.935 1.973 2.021 2.082 2.225
0.42 2.16 1.681 1.709 1.738 1.771 1.800 1.836 1.874 1.913 1.961 2.002 2.164
0.43 2.10 1.624 1.651 1.680 1.713 1.742 1.778 1.816 1.855 1.903 1.964 2.107
0.44 2.04 1.558 1.585 1.614 1.647 1.677 1.712 1.751 1.790 1.837 1.899 2.041
0.45 1.98 1.501 1.532 1.561 1.592 1.626 1.659 1.695 1.737 1.784 1.846 1.988
0.46 1.93 1.446 1.473 1.502 1.533 1.567 1.600 1.636 1.677 1.725 1.786 1.929
0.47 1.88 1.397 1.425 1.454 1.485 1.519 1.532 1.588 1.629 1.677 1.758 1.881
0.48 1.83 1.343 1.730 1.400 1.430 1.464 1.467 1.534 1.575 1.623 1.684 1.826
0.49 1.78 1.297 1.326 1.355 1.386 1.420 1.453 1.489 1.530 1.578 1.639 1.782
0.50 1.73 1.248 1.276 1.303 1.337 1.369 1.403 1.441 1.481 1.529 1.590 1.732
0.51 1.69 1.202 1.230 1.257 1.291 1.323 1.357 1.395 1.435 1.483 1.544 1.686
0.52 1.64 1.160 1.188 1.215 1.249 1.281 1.315 1.353 1.393 1.441 1.502 1.644
0.53 1.60 1.116 1.144 1.171 1.205 1.237 1.271 1.309 1.349 1.397 1.458 1.600
0.54 1.56 1.075 1.103 1.130 1.164 1.196 1.230 1.268 1.308 1.356 1.417 1.559
0.55 1.52 1.035 1.063 1.090 1.124 1.156 1.190 1.228 1.268 1.316 1.377 1.519
0.56 1.48 0.996 1.024 1.051 1.085 1.117 1.151 1.189 1.229 1.277 1.338 1.480
0.57 1.44 0.958 0.986 1.013 1.047 1.079 1.113 1.151 1.191 1.239 1.300 1.442
0.58 1.40 0.921 0.949 0.976 1.010 1.042 1.073 1.114 1.154 1.202 1.263 1.405
0.59 1.37 0.884 0.912 0.939 0.973 1.005 1.039 1.077 1.117 1.165 1.226 1.368
0.60 1.33 0.849 0.878 0.905 0.939 0.971 1.005 1.043 1.083 1.131 1.192 1.334
0.61 1.30 0.815 0.843 0.870 0.904 0.936 0.970 1.008 1.048 1.096 1.157 1.299
0.62 1.27 0.781 0.809 0.836 0.870 0.902 0.936 0.974 1.014 1.062 1.123 1.265
0.63 1.23 0.749 0.777 0.804 0.838 0.870 0.904 0.942 0.982 1.030 1.091 1.233
0.64 1.20 0.716 0.744 0.771 0.805 0.837 0.871 0.909 0.949 0.997 1.058 1.200
0.65 1.17 0.685 0.713 0.740 0.774 0.806 0.840 0.878 0.918 0.966 1.007 1.169
0.66 1.14 0.654 0.682 0.709 0.743 0.775 0.809 0.847 0.887 0.935 0.996 1.138
0.67 1.11 0.624 0.652 0.679 0.713 0.745 0.779 0.817 0.857 0.905 0.966 1.108
0.68 1.08 0.595 0.623 0.650 0.684 0.716 0.750 0.788 0.828 0.876 0.937 1.079
0.69 1.05 0.565 0.593 0.620 0.654 0.686 0.720 0.758 0.798 0.840 0.907 1.049
0.70 1.02 0.536 0.564 0.591 0.625 0.657 0.691 0.729 0.796 0.811 0.878 1.020
0.71 0.99 0.508 0.536 0.563 0.597 0.629 0.663 0.701 0.741 0.783 0.850 0.992
0.72 0.96 0.479 0.507 0.534 0.568 0.600 0.634 0.672 0.721 0.754 0.821 0.963
0.73 0.94 0.452 0.480 0.507 0.541 0.573 0.607 0.645 0.685 0.727 0.794 0.936
0.74 0.91 0.425 0.453 0.480 0.514 0.546 0.580 0.618 0.658 0.700 0.767 0.909
0.75 0.88 0.398 0.426 0.453 0.487 0.519 0.553 0.591 0.631 0.673 0.740 0.882
0.76 0.86 0.371 0.399 0.426 0.460 0.492 0.526 0.564 0.604 0.652 0.713 0.855
0.77 0.83 0.345 0.373 0.400 0.434 0.466 0.500 0.538 0.578 0.620 0.687 0.829
0.78 0.80 0.319 0.347 0.374 0.408 0.440 0.474 0.512 0.552 0.594 0.661 0.803
0.79 0.78 0.292 0.320 0.347 0.381 0.413 0.447 0.485 0.525 0.567 0.634 0.776
0.80 0.75 0.266 0.294 0.321 0.355 0.387 0.421 0.459 0.499 0.541 0.608 0.750
0.81 0.72 0.240 0.268 0.295 0.329 0.361 0.395 0.433 0.473 0.515 0.582 0.724
0.82 0.70 0.214 0.242 0.269 0.303 0.335 0.369 0.407 0.447 0.489 0.556 0.698
0.83 0.67 0.188 0.216 0.243 0.277 0.309 0.343 0.381 0.421 0.463 0.530 0.672
0.84 0.65 0.162 0.190 0.217 0.251 0.283 0.317 0.355 0.395 0.437 0.504 0.645
0.85 0.62 0.136 0.164 0.191 0.225 0.257 0.291 0.329 0.369 0.417 0.478 0.602
0.86 0.59 0.109 0.140 0.167 0.198 0.230 0.264 0.301 0.343 0.390 0.450 0.593
0.87 0.57 0.083 0.114 0.141 0.172 0.204 0.238 0.275 0.317 0.364 0.424 0.567
0.88 0.54 0.054 0.085 0.112 0.143 0.175 0.209 0.246 0.288 0.335 0.395 0.538
0.89 0.51 0.028 0.059 0.086 0.117 0.149 0.183 0.230 0.262 0.309 0.369 0.512
0.90 0.48 0.031 0.058 0.089 0.121 0.155 0.192 0.234 0.281 0.341 0.484
Examples: 200 kW motor - cos j = 0.75, required cos j = 0.93, Qc = 200 x 0.487 = 98 kVAr
200 kW motor - cos j = 0.80, required cos j = 0.95, Qc = 200 x 0.421 = 84 kVAr

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Reactive compensation of
asynchronous motors

compensation at motor terminals

The table below gives, for information purposes

If Qc ≤ 90% Io 3 U only, the maximum power of the capacitor that
Power supply can be connected directly to the terminals of an
asynchronous motor with no risk of self-excitation.
C.1
It will be necessary to check in all cases that the
maximum current of the capacitor does not exceed
90% of the magnetising current (off-load) of the motor.
Qc
M Maximum power of the Maximum speed rpm
3±
motor
3000 1500 1000
HP kW Max. power in kVAr
11 8 2 2 3
If Qc > 90% Io 3U 15 11 3 4 5
20 15 4 5 6
Power supply 25 18 5 7 7.5
30 22 6 8 9
40 30 7.5 10 11
C1
50 37 9 11 12.5
60 45 11 13 14
100 75 17 22 25
150 110 24 29 33
180 132 31 36 38
C2
218 160 35 41 44
M
3± 274 200 43 47 53
Qc
340 250 52 57 63
380 280 57 63 70
Io: motor off-load current 482 355 67 76 86
U: supply voltage
If the capacitor power required to compensate
the motor is greater than the values given in the
above table or if, more generally: Qc > 90% Io 3 U,
compensation at the motor terminals will however
remain possible by inserting a contactor (C.2),
controlled by an auxiliary contact of the motor
contactor (C.1), in series with the capacitor.

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 The Legrand range of reactive energy compensations includes:
- Alpivar2 & AlpicanTM capacitors
- Reactors
- power factor controllers
- Alpimatic racks
- Alpimatic & Alpistatic automatic capacitor banks

18 20
The Range

19
 The Alpivar2 range of capacitors includes:
- Alpivar2 capacitors
- Alpimatic racks
- Alpimatic & Alpistatic automatic capacitor banks

20 22
Alpivar2 capacitors

Main advantages of the range

> Alpivar² capacitors are totally dry units that have been
coated under vacuum, with triple electrical protection, for
excellent resistance to overvoltages and partial discharges
and a much longer service life than conventional units.

> The universal mounting ranges of Alpivar²

automati racks are factory-wired and can be fitted in any type
of cabinet to create automatic reactive energy compensation
systems. Reactive power available up to 75 kVAr/step.

> Alpimatic & Alpistatic automatic capacitor banks

are compact solutions, offering a fully modular design,
for easy extension and maintenance and to meet all
requirements: standard, H and SAH (standard class,
reinforced and extra-reinforced class with detuned
Alpivar2 capacitors reactors). The power factor controller ensures easy
commissioning. The Alpistatic range of automatic
capacitor banks also provides real-time compensation.

Alpimatic racks Alpimatic & Alpistatic automatic capacitor banks

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 Alpivar2 capacitors

Alpivar2: vacuum technology capacitor

Features of the range Type of capacitor

Alpivar patented capacitors are totally dry units with
2
Monobloc or modular, the Alpivar2 capacitor meets all
no impregnation, insulation liquid or gas. user requirements.
The modular solution in particular, with its quick, easy
They are designed by combining individual single phase
assembly, can be used to create units with different
windings, connected in a delta configuration,
power ratings, resulting in a significant reduction in
to produce a three-phase unit.
storage costs for integrators and local distributors.
These windings are created using two polypropylene
films with zinc coating on one side: Installation
Its compact form makes it easy to install and
• The metal coating forms the electrode
significantly reduces the costs of cabinets and racks.
• The polypropylene film forms the insulation
The casing is particularly resistant to all solvents and
atmospheric agents (rain, sun, salty air, etc.).
They are then vacuum coated with a self-extinguishing
thermosetting polyurethane resin which forms the
The Alpivar2 capacitor is ideal for installations in
casing, providing mechanical and electrical protection.
corrosive atmospheres
This vacuum coating technique for the windings, which
is unique to Legrand, gives Alpivar2 capacitors excel-
lent resistance over time and a much longer service life
than conventional units.

Vacuum sealing ensures that there is no air or moisture

near the windings. This design provides excellent
resistance to overvoltages and partial discharges.
This unit complies fully with environmental protection
requirements (PCB-free).

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 Alpivar2: connection and protection devices

Connection
• The easy accessibility of the terminals on the top of the
unit make the Alpivar2 capacitor very easy to connect.
Internal
Connection discharge
• The use of a system of "socket" terminals enables terminals resistor
direct connection of the unit via cables and lugs.

• The Alpivar2 double-insulated or class 2 capacitor

does not need earthing.

Electrical protection devices

• Self-healing dielectric: This self-healing property is
Self-healing coil
connected with the characteristics of the metal deposit
which forms the electrode and the nature of the
insulating support (polypropylene film).
This special manufacturing technique prevents
breakdown of the capacitor due to electrical
overvoltages. In fact overvoltages perforate the Self-extinguishing
polyurethane resin
dielectric and cause discharges which vaporise the vacuum coating
metal near the short circuit, thus instantaneously
restoring the electrical insulation.

• Internal fuses: One per winding.

Self-extinguishing
plastic casing
• Pressure monitoring devices: If an electrical fault
cannot be overcome by the film self-healing or by
means of the electric fuse, gas is emitted, causing
a membrane to deform and disconnecting the faulty
winding. The triggering of the pressure monitoring
devices is visible from outside the capacitor. This
feature makes it easy to carry out a quick check on the
status of the unit.
Overpressure Electric fuse
disconnection
These three protection devices, together with the device with visible
trip indication
vacuum coating of the windings (technique patented by
a group company of LEGRAND), result in a very
high-tech unit.

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 NEW
Alpivar2 capacitors

V7540CB

Technical characteristics (p. 28)

Double or class II insulation.

Totally dry self-extinguishing polyurethane resin casing.
Internal protection for each winding using:
- A self-healing metallised polypropylene film
- An electric fuse
- A disconnection device in case of overpressure
Colour: C asing RAL 7035
Cover RAL 7001
Conforming to IEC 60831-1 and 2
Pack Cat.Nos Standard duty, 3 phase, Pack Cat.Nos
Heavy duty capacitor with series
440 V - 50 Hz reactor, 3 phase, 400 V - 50 Hz
520 V max. Capacitor combined with an detuned
Harmonic pollution SH/ST ≤ 15% reactor
Nominal power (kVAr)
Assembly fitted and wired in IP 31 - IK 05
1 V544CB 5 cabinet
1 Conforming to standards EN and
V1044CB 10 IEC 60831-1 and 2
1 V12.544CB 12.5
1 V1544CB 15 Standard class - Max. 470 V
1 V2044CB 20 Harmonic pollution 25% < SH/ST ≤ 35%
1 V2544CB 25 Nominal power (kVAr)
1 V3044CB 30 1 VS5040.189 50
1 V4044CB 40 1 VS7540.189 75
1 V5044CB 50 1 VS10040.189 100
1 V6044CB 60 1 VS15040.189 150
1 V7544CB 75 1 VS20040.189 200
1 V8044CB 80 1 VS25040.189 250
1 V9044CB 90 1 VS30040.189 300
1 V10044CB 100
1 V12544CB 125 Reinforced class - Max. 520 V
Harmonic pollution 35% < SH/ST ≤ 50%
Nominal power (kVAr)
1 VS.R4040.189 40
1 VS.R8040.189 80
Heavy duty, 3 phase, 440 V - 50 Hz 1 VS.R12040.189 120
520 V max. 1 VS.R16040.189 160
1 VS.R20040.189 200
Harmonic pollution 15% < SH/ST ≤ 25%
Can be associated with 7% detuned 1 VS.R24040.189 240
reactors 1 VS.R28040.189 280
Nominal power (kVAr) Extra-reinforced class - Max. 620 V
1 VH2.544CB 2.5 Harmonic pollution SH/ST > 50%
1 VH544CB 5
1 Nominal power (kVAr)
VH7.544CB 7.5 1
1
VS.RS7240.189 72
VH1044CB 10 1
1
VS.RS14440.189 144
VH12.544CB 12.5 1
1
VS.RS21640.189 216
VH1544CB 15 1
1
VS.RS28840.189 288
VH2044CB 20
1 VH2544CB 25
1 VH3044CB 30
1 VH3544CB 35
1 VH4044CB 40
1 VH5044CB 50
1 VH6044CB 60
1 VH7544CB 75
1 VH8044CB 80
1 VH9044CB 90
1 VH10044CB 100
1 VH12544CB 125
Delivery within 4 - 8 weeks from the date of order. Red catalogue numbers : new products.

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 NEW
Alpimatic racks Alpimatic racks
with detuned reactors

P7540 R7.R8040.189

Factory connected units for integration in universal cabinets for

automatic compensation systems Factory connected units for integration in universal cabinets for
Standard and Heavy duty versions: automatic compensation systems
- 1 Alpivar 2 capacitor Heavy duty capacitor with series reactor versions (detuned reactors):
- 1 contactor suitable for the capacitive currents - 1 Alpivar 2 capacitor
- 1 set of 3 HRC fuses - 1 contactor suitable for the capacitive currents
- 1 set of modular copper busbars with junction bars for connecting - 1 detuned reactor with thermal protection
several racks - 1 set of 3 HRC fuses
- 1 steel frame on which the components are assembled and wired - 1 set of modular copper busbars with junction bars for connecting
Pack Cat.Nos Standard duty, 3 phase, several racks
400 V - 50 Hz - 1 steel frame on which the components are assembled and wired
470 V max.
Pack Cat.Nos Heavy duty capacitor with series
Harmonic pollution SH/ST ≤ 15% reactor, 3 phase, 400 V - 50 Hz
Nominal power (kVAr) Standard class - Max. 470 V
1 P12.540 12.5
1 P12.512.540 12.5+12.5 Harmonic pollution 25% < SH/ST ≤ 35%
1 P2540 25 Nominal power (kVAr)
1 P252540 25+25 1 R5.2540.189 25
1 P255040 25+50 1 R5.5040.189 50
1 P5040 50 1 R7.5040.189 50
1 P7540 75 1 R7.7540.189 75
Reinforced class - Max. 520 V
Heavy duty, 3 phase, 400 V - 50 Hz Harmonic pollution 35% < SH/ST ≤ 50%
Nominal power (kVAr)
520 V max. 1 R5.R4040.189 40
Harmonic pollution 15% < SH/ST ≤ 25% 1 R7.R4040.189 40
1 R7.R404040.189 40+40
Nominal power (kVAr)
1 PH12.540 12.5 1 R7.R8040.189 80
1 PH12.512.540 12.5+12.5 Extra-reinforced class - Max. 620 V
1 PH2540 25 Harmonic pollution SH/ST > 50%
1 PH252540 25+25
Nominal power (kVAr)
1 PH255040 25+50 1 R9.RS7240.189 72
1 PH5040 50
1 PH7540 75

Delivery within 4 - 8 weeks from the date of order. Red catalogue numbers : new products.

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 NEW
Alpimatic & Alpistatic automatic capacitor banks

M6040 M20040

Dimensions (p. 31)

IP 31 - IK 05 cabinet
Fully modular design for easy extension and maintenance
Alpimatic is made up of one or several cabinets according to the capacitor bank model and the nominal current
The electromechanical contactors are controlled by the Alptec power controller with a simple commissioning procedure
Cable entry at the bottom (at the top on request)
Electrical parts protected against direct contact: IP 20 (door open)
Grey cabinet (RAL 7035) with black base Conforming to standards IEC 60439-1 and 2

Pack Cat.Nos Standard duty, 3 phase, Pack Cat.Nos Heavy duty, 3 phase, 400 V - 50 Hz
400 V - 50 Hz
520 V max.
470 V max.
Harmonic pollution 15% < SH/ST ≤ 25%
Harmonic pollution SH/ST ≤ 15%
Nominal power (kVAr) Steps (kVAr)
Nominal power (kVAr) Steps (kVAr) 1 MH1040 10 2x5
1 M1040 10 2x5 1 MH1540 15 5+10
1 M1540 15 5+10 1 MH2040 20 2x10
1 M2040 20 2x10 1 MH2540 25 10+15
1 M2540 25 10+15 1 MH3040 30 3x10
1 M3040 30 3x10 1 MH3540 35 5+10+20
1 M3540 35 5+10+20 1 MH4040 40 2x10+20
1 M4040 40 2x10+20 1 MH5040 50 10+15+25
1 M5040 50 10+15+25 1 MH6040 60 3x20
1 M6040 60 3x20 1 MH7540 75 3x25
1 M7540 75 3x25 1 MH87.540 87.5 12.5+25+50
1 M87.540 87.5 12.5+25+50 1 MH10040 100 2x25+50
1 M10040 100 2x25+50 1 MH12540 125 25+2x50
1 M12540 125 25+2x50 1 MH15040 150 25+50+75
1 M15040 150 25+50+75 1 MH17540 175 2x25+50+75
1 M17540 175 2x25+50+75 1 MH20040 200 50+2x75
1 M20040 200 50+2x75 1 MH22540 225 25+50+2x75
1 M22540 225 25+50+2x75 1 MH25040 250 2x50+2x75
1 M25040 250 2x50+2x75 1 MH27540 275 25+2x50+2x75
1 M27540 275 25+2x50+2x75 1 MH30040 300 25+50+3x75
1 M30040 300 25+50+3x75 1 MH35040 350 50+4x75
1 M35040 350 50+4x75 1 MH40040 400 2x50+4x75
1 M40040 400 2x50+4x75 1 MH45040 450 6x75
1 M45040 450 6x75 1 MH50040 500 50+6x75
1 M50040 500 50+6x75 1 MH55040 550 2x50+6x75
1 M55040 550 2x50+6x75 1 MH60040 600 8x75
1 M60040 600 8x75 1 MH67540 675 9x75
1 M67540 675 9x75 1 MH75040 750 10x75
1 M75040 750 10x75 1 MH82540 825 11x75
1 M82540 825 11x75 1 MH90040 900 12x75
1 M90040 900 12x75

Delivery within 4 - 8 weeks from the date of order. Red catalogue numbers : new products.

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 NEW
Alpimatic & Alpistatic automatic capacitor banks (continued)

MS30040.189 MS.R40040.189

Pack Cat.Nos Heavy duty capacitor with series Pack Cat.Nos Heavy duty capacitor with series
reactor, 3 phase, 400 V - 50 Hz reactor, 3 phase, 400 V - 50 Hz
Standard class - Max. 470 V (continued)
Harmonic pollution 25% < SH/ST ≤ 35% Extra-reinforced class - Max. 620 V
Nominal power (kVAr) Steps (kVAr) Harmonic pollution SH/ST > 50%
1 MS7540.189 75 25+50 Nominal power (kVAr) Steps (kVAr)
1 MS10040.189 100 2x25+50 1 MS.RS14440.189 144 2x72
1 MS12540.189 125 25+2x50 1 MS.RS21640.189 216 3x72
1 MS15040.189 150 3x50 1 MS.RS28840.189 288 4x72
1 MS20040.189 200 50+2x75 1 MS.RS36040.189 360 5x72
1 MS22540.189 225 3x75 1 MS.RS43240.189 432 6x72
1 MS25040.189 250 2x50+2x75 1 MS.RS50440.189 504 7x72
1 MS27540.189 275 50+3x75 1 MS.RS57640.189 576 8x72
1 MS30040.189 300 4x75 1 MS.RS64840.189 648 9x72
1 MS35040.189 350 50+4x75 1 MS.RS72040.189 720 10x72
1 MS37540.189 375 5x75 1 MS.RS79240.189 792 11x72
1 MS45040.189 450 6x75 1 MS.RS86440.189 864 12x72
1 MS52540.189 525 7x75
1 MS60040.189 600 8x75
1 MS67540.189 675 9x75
1 MS75040.189 750 10x75
Reinforced class - Max. 520 V
Harmonic pollution 35% < SH/ST ≤ 50%
Nominal power (kVAr) Steps (kVAr) Alpivar2
1 MS.R12040.189 120 3x40
1 MS.R16040.189 160 2x40+80
1 MS.R20040.189 200 40+2x80 Guarantee
1 MS.R24040.189 240 2x40+2x80
1 MS.R28040.189 280 40+3x80
1 MS.R32040.189 320 4x80 • The Company at its discretion will replace products
1 MS.R36040.189 360 40+4x80 if they have any manufacturing defect within 1 year for
1 MS.R40040.189 400 5x80 capacitor, Reactor & APFC controller.
1 MS.R44040.189 440 40+5x80
1
1
MS.R48040.189 480 6x80 • The above guarantee is applicable when the products
MS.R52040.189 520 40+6x80 are selected taken into consideration all the technical
1 MS.R56040.189 560 7x80
1
characteristics of the product published in our catalogue.
MS.R60040.189 600 40+7x80
1 MS.R64040.189 640 8x80
1 MS.R72040.189 720 9x80 • The guarantee is only applicable when the products
1 MS.R80040.189 800 10x80 are installed as per the Company’s instructions and not
tampered in any manner.

• The guarantee states the Company’s entire liability.

It does not extend to cover consequential loss or damage
or installation costs arising from defective products.

Delivery within 4 - 8 weeks from the date of order. Red catalogue numbers : new products.

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 Alpivar2 capacitors Alpivar2 racks

n Technical specifications n Technical specifications

Discharge resistors Loss factor
Fitted inside, these discharge the unit in accordance with current Standard and Heavy duty type Alpimatic racks have a loss factor
standards (discharge time, 3 minutes) of 2 W/kVAr,
while that of Heavy duty capacitor with series reactor type racks
Loss factor
is 6 W/kVAr
Alpivar2 capacitors have a loss factor of less than 0.1 x 10-3
This value leads to a power consumption of less than 0.3 W per kVAr, Standards
including the discharge resistors. • International standard: IEC 60439-1
• European standard: EN 60439-2
Capacitance
Tolerance on the capacitance value: + 5% Temperature class
Our manufacturing process, which avoids any inclusion of air in the coils, • Operation: -10 to +45°C (average over 24 hours: 40°C)
ensures excellent stability of the capacitance throughout the service life • Storage: -30 to +60°C
of the Alpivar2 capacitor.
Maximum permissible voltage: 1.18 Un
Maximum permissible current:
• Standard type: 1.3 In
• H type: 1.5 In
Insulation class
• Withstand at 50 Hz for 1 min: 6 kV
• 1.2/50 μs impulse withstand: 25 kV
Standards
Alpivar2 capacitors comply with:
• French standard: NF C 54 108 and 109
• European standard: EN 60831-1 and 2
• International standard: IEC 60831-1 and 2
• Canadian standard: CSA 22-2 No. 190
Temperature class
Alpivar2 capacitors are designed for a standard temperature class
-25/+55°C
• Maximum temperature: 55°C
• Average over 24 hours: 45°C
• Annual average: 35°C

• Peak inrush current : 400 A

• Mean life expectancy : 10 years
• Switching Operations : 10000 per year
• Impregnation : Dry Resin

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Alpivar2 capacitors

n Dimensions

Heavy duty capacitor with series reactor,

Standard duty / Heavy duty - 3 phase standard class - 3 phase
Terminal Connection cable Connection 4 fixing holes Dimensions (mm)
cover entry terminals Ø6.5 Weight
Cat.Nos
Height Width Depth (kg)
55

VS5040.189 1400 600 500 120

VS7540.189 1400 600 500 140
275

208
225
VS10040.189 1400 600 500 160
Internal discharge
220

VS15040.189 1400 600 500 180

Capacitor

VS20040.189 1900 800 500 250

resistor

VS25040.189 1900 800 500 275

W2 VS30040.189 1900 800 500 300
W1

Heavy duty capacitor with series reactor,

Dimensions (mm)
reinforced class - 3 phase
Standard duty Heavy duty Weight (kg)
W1 W2 H Dimensions (mm) Weight
Cat.Nos
Height Width Depth (kg)
VH2.540CB 90 70 275 3.5
V544CB VH540CB 90 70 275 3.5 VS.R4040.189 1400 600 500 120
V1044CB VH7.540CB 90 70 275 3.5 VS.R8040.189 1400 600 500 150
V12.544CB VH1040CB 90 70 275 3.5
VS.R12040.189 1400 600 500 180
V1544CB VH12.540CB 90 70 275 3.5
VS.R16040.189 1900 800 500 220
V2044CB VH1540CB 90 70 275 3.5
V2544CB VH2040CB 90 70 275 3.5 VS.R20040.189 1900 800 500 260
V3044CB VH2540CB 90 70 275 3.5 VS.R24040.189 1900 800 500 280
V4044CB VH3040CB 180 156 275 7 VS.R28040.189 1900 800 500 300
V5044CB VH3540CB 180 156 275 7
V6044CB VH4040CB 180 156 275 7 Heavy duty capacitor with series reactor,
V7044CB VH5040CB 180 156 275 7 extra-reinforced class - 3 phase
V8044CB VH6040CB 270 244 275 10.5
V9044CB VH7540CB 270 244 275 10.5 Dimensions (mm) Weight
Cat.Nos
Height Width Depth (kg)
V10044CB VH8040CB 360 332 275 14
V12544CB VH9040CB 360 332 275 14 VS.RS7240.189 2100 1000 600 180
VH10040CB 360 332 275 14 VS.RS14440.189 2100 1000 600 250
VH12540CB 450 419 275 17.5
VS.RS21640.189 2100 1000 600 320
VS.RS28840.189 2100 1000 600 380

All dimensions are in mm, 1 Inch = 25.4mm, accuracy of dimensions = ± 2mm

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 Alpivar2 racks Alpivar2 racks
with detuned reactors

n Dimensions n Dimensions
Joining bars Joining bars Joining bars
Fixing holes Ø7

325

325
225
248

Fixing holes 21 x 7 Fixing holes 24 x 8.2

160 240 565
400 580

Standard duty Heavy duty

458
425

458
425
Fixing holes Ø7

Fixing holes Ø8.2

Type R5 Type R7
Weight Weight
(kg) (kg)
P12.540 6 PH12.540 7
P12.512.540 11 PH12.512.540 14
P2540 9 PH2540 10 468 665
P252540 16 PH252540 17 500 700
P255040 22 PH255040 23
P5040 16 PH5040 17 Standard class Reinforced class
P7540 22 PH7540 23
Weight Weight
(kg) (kg)
R5.2540.189 45 R5.R4040.189 50
R5.5040.189 50 R7.R4040.189 52
R7.5040.189 55 R7.R404040.189 65
R7.7540.189 60 R7.R8040.189 65

Joining bars

400
Fixing holes 24 x 8.2

Type R9
425

Fixing holes Ø 8.2

558

865

900

Extra-reinforced class
Weight
(kg)
R9.RS7240.189 80

All dimensions are in mm, 1 Inch = 25.4mm, accuracy of dimensions = ± 2mm

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Alpimatic & Alpistatic automatic capacitor banks
400 V network

n Dimensions n Dimensions
Standard duty- 3 phase Heavy duty capacitor with series reactor,
standard class - 3 phase
Dimensions (mm) Weight
Cat.Nos Dimensions (mm)
Height Width Depth (kg) Weight
Cat.Nos
Height Width Depth (kg)
M1040 650 260 320 40
M1540 650 260 320 40 MS7540.189 1400 600 500 180
M2040 650 260 320 40 MS10040.189 1400 600 500 230
M2540 650 260 320 40 MS12540.189 1400 600 500 250
M3040 650 260 320 45 MS15040.189 1400 600 500 300
M3540 650 260 320 45 MS20040.189 1900 800 500 340
M4040 650 260 320 45 MS22540.189 1900 800 500 360
M5040 650 260 320 45 MS25040.189 1900 800 500 380
M6040 770 260 320 50 MS27540.189 1900 800 500 400
M7540 770 260 320 75 MS30040.189 1900 800 500 420
M87.540 1000 350 500 80 MS35040.189 2100 800 500 460
M10040 1000 350 500 80 MS37540.189 2100 800 500 470
M12540 1000 350 500 90 MS45040.189 1900 1600 500 600
M15040 1400 600 500 125 MS52540.189 1900 1600 500 630
M17540 1400 600 500 140 MS60040.189 1900 1600 500 730
M20040 1400 600 500 150 MS67540.189 2100 1600 500 800
M22540 1400 600 500 160 MS75040.189 2100 1600 500 860
M25040 1400 600 500 170
M27540 1400 600 500 190 Heavy duty capacitor with series reactor,
M30040 1400 600 500 200 reinforced class - 3 phase
M35040 1900 600 500 260
Dimensions (mm) Weight
M40040 1900 600 500 290 Cat.Nos
Height Width Depth (kg)
M45040 1900 600 500 300
M50040 1400 1200 500 370 MS.R12040.189 1400 600 500 250
M55040 1400 1200 500 400 MS.R16040.189 1900 800 500 300
M60040 1400 1200 500 430 MS.R20040.189 1900 800 500 340
M67540 1900 1200 500 490 MS.R24040.189 1900 800 500 370
M75040 1900 1200 500 500 MS.R28040.189 1900 800 500 400
M82540 1900 1200 500 540 MS.R32040.189 1900 800 500 430
M90040 1900 1200 500 560 MS.R36040.189 2100 800 500 470
MS.R40040.189 2100 800 500 520
MS.R44040.189 1900 1600 500 600
Heavy duty - 3 phase
MS.R48040.189 1900 1600 500 630
Dimensions (mm) MS.R52040.189 1900 1600 500 670
Weight
Cat.Nos MS.R56040.189 1900 1600 500 700
Height Width Depth (kg)
MS.R60040.189 1900 1600 500 750
MH1040 650 260 320 40 MS.R64040.189 1900 1600 500 800
MH1540 650 260 320 40 MS.R72040.189 2100 1600 500 860
MH2040 650 260 320 40 MS.R80040.189 2100 1600 500 920
MH2540 650 260 320 40
MH3040 650 260 320 45 Heavy duty capacitor with series reactor,
MH3540 650 260 320 45 extra-reinforced class - 3 phase
MH4040 650 260 320 45
MH5040 650 260 320 45 Dimensions (mm) Weight
Cat.Nos
MH6040 770 260 320 50 Height Width Depth (kg)
MH7540 770 260 320 75
MS.RS14440.189 2100 1000 600 300
MH87.540 1000 350 500 80
MS.RS21640.189 2100 1000 600 380
MH10040 1000 350 500 80
MS.RS28840.189 2100 1000 600 460
MH12540 1000 350 500 90
MS.RS36040.189 2100 2000 600 600
MH15040 1400 600 500 125
MS.RS43240.189 2100 2000 600 680
MH17540 1400 600 500 140
MS.RS50440.189 2100 2000 600 760
MH20040 1400 600 500 150
MS.RS57640.189 2100 2000 600 820
MH22540 1400 600 500 160
MS.RS64840.189 2100 3000 600 950
MH25040 1400 600 500 170
MS.RS72040.189 2100 3000 600 1130
MH27540 1400 600 500 190
MS.RS79240.189 2100 3000 600 1200
MH30040 1400 600 500 200
MS.RS86440.189 2100 3000 600 1260
MH35040 1900 600 500 260
MH40040 1900 600 500 290
MH45040 1900 600 500 300
MH50040 1400 1200 500 310
MH55040 1400 1200 500 370
MH60040 1400 1200 500 420
MH67540 1900 1200 500 450
MH75040 1900 1200 500 500
MH82540 1900 1200 500 550
MH 90040 1900 1200 500 600

All dimensions are in mm, 1 Inch = 25.4mm, accuracy of dimensions = ± 2mm

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 The AlpicanTM range of capacitors includes:
- Resin filled - standard duty &
heavy duty capacitors
- gas filled - heavy duty capacitors

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 TM
Alpican capacitors

feATuRes

Explosion proof design

In the event of thermal or electrical overload,
the electrical breakdown occurs. During such event
the gases released from di-electric film accumulate
in the can. This forms a high pressure inside the can. before
The specially designed can with expansion bead moves internal fault
upwards. This expansion above certain limit breaks
the internal fuse and capacitor is disconnected from
the circuit and the flow of current is interrupted.
Thus the overpressure dis-connector protects the
capacitor from explosion.

After
internal fault

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 TM
Alpican capacitors

feATuRes

Self-healing technology for a longer life

In case of voltage breakdown the metal layer around
the breakdown evaporates. This process happens in
microseconds. This results in perfect isolation of the
faulty area within microseconds. An insulation area is
formed which is resistive and voltage proof, keeping
the capacitor operational with a negligible loss of
capacitance. The capacitor remains operational during
the entire process.

Terminals
Unique terminal design for connection
unique terminal design with discharge resistor ensures
proper termination of the cables. The cable connection is
so firm that it doesn’t allow the cable to losen.

Compact design
Alpican is constructed with three single elements stacked
and assembled to form a delta connection. The compact
design offers high mechanical strength and stability. This
makes installation sturdy and ensures longer life to the
system. Also, the compact shape of the product makes
handling easy.

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Ease of installation
Compact cylindrical design of Alpican makes
TM

installation easy & faster. The reduced installation time

and cost makes a perfect combination for the installer.
Mounting is done with a stud at the bottom of the capaci-
tor. The stud forms a solid permanent earthing.

Mounting stud

Zero Maintenance
Design and manufacturing process makes Alpican TM

maintenance free. This also ensures capacitance

stability and long life. It adds value to the product and
makes installation error free

Better heat dissipation

The Aluminium can design make heat dissipation
uniform.

Low energy loss (energy saving)

Alpican is designed and made for long life and low
losses during the operation. Thus making it one of
the most energy efficient capacitors.

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AlpicanTM AlpicanTM
resin filled capacitors gas filled capacitors

picto loupe-65765j.eps picto loupe-65765j.eps

4151 10 4151 23 4151 29

Dimensions (p. 40) Dimensions (p. 40)

Technical data (p. 38) Technical data (p. 38)

Resin filled 440 V Standard duty: Gas filled 440 V Heavy duty:
- Conforms to IS 13340-1, IEC 60831-1&2 - Conforms to IS 13340-1, IEC 60831-1&2
- ISI marked - Compact design
- Compact design - Self healing metallized polypropylene film
- Self healing metallized polypropylene film - Over pressure device for disconnection
- Over pressure device for disconnection - Low energy losses
- Low energy losses - Dry inert gas filled
- Resistance to high temperatures
- Bio-degradable soft resin, semi-dry

Resin filled 440 V Heavy duty:

- Conforms to IS 13340-1, IEC 60831-1&2
- ISI marked
- Compact design
- Self healing metallized polypropylene film
- Over pressure device for disconnection
- Low energy losses
- Resistance to high temperatures
- Bio-degradable soft resin, semi-dry

Pack Cat. nos. Standard duty Resin filled Pack Cat. nos. Heavy duty gas filled
capacitor 440 V, 3 phase, 50 Hz capacitor 440 V, 3 phase, 50 Hz
1/12 4151 00 1 KVAr 1/4 4151 24 5.2 KVAr
1/12 4151 01 2.1 KVAr 1/4 4151 25 7.3 KVAr
1/12 4151 02 3 KVAr 1/4 4151 26 8.8 KVAr
1/12 4151 03 4.2 KVAr 1/4 4151 27 10.5 KVAr
1/12 4151 04 5 KVAr 1/4 4151 28 12.6 KVAr
1/6 4151 05 7.5 KVAr 1/4 4151 29 17.5 KVAr
1/4 4151 06 10 KVAr 1/4 4151 30 21 KVAr
1/4 4151 07 12.5 KVAr 1/4 4151 31 25.2 KVAr
1/4 4151 08 15 KVAr
1/4 4151 09 20 KVAr
1/4 4151 10 25 KVAr
1/4 4151 11 30 KVAr

Heavy duty Resin filled

capacitor 440 V 3 phase
1/12 4151 12 1 KVAr
1/12 4151 13 2.1 KVAr
1/6 4151 14 3 KVAr
1/6 4151 15 4.2 KVAr
1/6 4151 16 5 KVAr
1/4 4151 17 7.5 KVAr
1/4 4151 18 10 KVAr
1/4 4151 19 12.5 KVAr
1/2 4151 20 15 KVAr
1/4 4151 21 20 KVAr
1/2 4151 22 25 KVAr
1/2 4151 23 30 KVAr

Bold catalogue numbers are products normally available with Legrand (India) stockists. Cat. nos. that are not bold - delivery within 4 - 8 weeks from the date of order.
Bold packing quantity is our mandatory packing. Orders to be placed by Legrand (India) stockists in multiples of the same.
Red catalogue numbers : new products.

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AlpicanTM Reactors and power factor controllers
resin filled capacitor for reactors

picto loupe-65765j.eps picto loupe-65765j.eps

4151 33
4151 50 4150 43

Dimensions (p. 41) Dimensions (p. 41-42)

Technical data (p. 38) Technical data (p. 40)

Resin filled 525 V Standard duty: Reactor:

- Conforms to IS 13340-1, IEC 60831-1&2 - High harmonic loading capacity
- Compact design - Low losses
- Self healing metallized polypropylene film - High linearity
- Over pressure device for disconnection - Easy mounting
- Low energy losses
- Resistance to high temperatures Automatic power factor controller:
- Bio-degradable soft resin, semi-dry - Conforms to IEC 61010-1
- High accuracy
- IP 41 terminals
- Manual & Automatic mode of operation
Pack Cat. nos. Standard duty Resin filled - Free potential contact for remote alarm
capacitor 525 V, 3 phase, 50Hz - Displays alarm indication for 9 different conditions
- Internal temperature sensor
1/6 4151 32 5 KVAr - RS 232 communication port
1/4 4151 33 8.3 KVAr - In-built LED screens
1/4 4151 34 10.4 KVAr
1/4 4151 35 12.5 KVAr
1/4 4151 36 16.7 KVAr
1/4 4151 37 20.8 KVAr Pack Cat. nos. Reactors 7 % duty
1/4 4151 38 25 KVAr
1 4151 48 Reactor 10 kvar
1 4151 49 Reactor 12.5 kvar
1 4151 50 Reactor 25 kvar
1 4151 51 Reactor 50 kvar
1 4151 52 Reactor 100 kvar

Reactors 14 % duty
1 4151 53 Reactor 12.5 kvar

AlpicanTM
1 4151 54 Reactor 25 kvar
1 4151 55 Reactor 50 kvar

guarantee Power factor controller

1 4150 52 3 step controller
1 4150 41 5 step controller
• The Company at its discretion will replace products 1 4150 42 7 step controller
if they have any manufacturing defect within 1 year for 1 4150 43 12 step controller
capacitor, Reactor & APFC controller.

• The above guarantee is applicable when the products

are selected taken into consideration all the technical
characteristics of the product published in our catalogue.

• The guarantee is only applicable when the products

are installed as per the Company’s instructions and not
tampered in any manner.

• The guarantee states the Company’s entire liability.

It does not extend to cover consequential loss or damage
or installation costs arising from defective products.

Bold catalogue numbers are products normally available with Legrand (India) stockists. Cat. nos. that are not bold - delivery within 4 - 8 weeks from the date of order.
Bold packing quantity is our mandatory packing. Orders to be placed by Legrand (India) stockists in multiples of the same.
Red catalogue numbers : new products.

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AlpicanTM AlpicanTM
Resin filled Standard duty & Heavy duty capacitors Gas filled Heavy duty capacitors

n Technical specifications n Technical specifications

Resin filled Standard duty capacitors - Standards : IS 13340-1993, IS 13341-1992,

- Standards : IS 13340-1993, IS 13341-1992, IEC-60831-1&2 IEC 60831-1/-2, IEC-60831-1&2
- Rated Voltage : 440 V & 525 V - Rated Voltage : 440 V
- Frequency : 50/60 Hz - Frequency : 50/60 Hz
- Power range : 1 to 30 KVAr - Power range : 5 to 25 KVAr
- Losses(Dielectrical) : < 0.20 W/KVAr - Losses(Dielectrical) : < 0.20 W/KVAr
- Losses (Total) : < 0.45 W/KVAr - Losses (Total) : < 0.5 W/KVAr
- Peak inrush current : 200*In - Peak inrush current : 300*In
- Over voltage : UN+10% for 8 Hrs in 24 Hrs - Over voltage : UN+10% for 8 Hrs in 24 Hrs
- Over current : 1.3 * In - Over current : 1.4 * In
- Mean life expectancy : upto1,00,000 h at temp level D - Mean life expectancy : upto 1,80,000 h at temp level C
- Capacitance tolerance : +10% - Capacitance tolerance : -5/10%
- Voltage test between terminals : 1.75*Un , AC, 2S as per IS - Voltage test between terminals : 1.75*Un , AC, 2S as per IS
- Voltage test between earth & terminals : 3.6 KV, AC, 2S as per IS - Voltage test between earth & terminals : 3.6 KV, AC, 2S as per IS
- Discharge resistors : Fitted: standard discharge time less than at - Discharge resistors : Fitted: standard discharge time less than at
residual voltage of 50V, 60 second as per IS residual voltage of 50V, 60 second as per IS
- Safety : Self healing + pressure sensitive disconnector + - Safety : Self healing + pressure sensitive disconnector +
discharge device discharge device
- Protection : IP20 - Protection : IP20
- Casing : Aluminium Can - Casing : Aluminium Can
- Dielectric : Metallized Polypropylene film - Dielectric : Metallized Polypropylene film
- Impregnation : NCPB - Impregnation : Inert gas impregnated
Soft polyurethene Resin - Ambient temperature : --40°C / + 55°C (Class D)
- Ambient temperature : -10°C / + 55°C (Class D) - Humidity : 95%
- Humidity : 95% - Altitude : 4000 m above sea level
- Altitude : 4000 m above sea level - Mounting : Indoor,vertical position
- Mounting : Indoor,vertical position - Fixing and earthing : Threaded M12 stud at bottom
- Fixing and earthing : Threaded M12 stud at bottom - Switching life : Maximum 7000 per year
- Switching life : Maximum 5000 per year

Resin filled Heavy duty capacitors

- Standards : IS 13340-1993, IS 13341-1992,
IEC 60831-1/-2, IEC-60831-1&2
- Rated Voltage : 440 V
- Frequency : 50/60 Hz
- Power range : 1 to 30 KVAr
- Losses(Dielectrical) : < 0.20 W/KVAr
- Losses (Total) : < 0.5 W/KVAr
- Peak inrush current : 250*In
- Over voltage : UN+10% for 8 Hrs in 24 Hrs
- Over current : 1.5 to 1.8 * In
- Mean life expectancy : upto 1,15,000 h at temp level D
- Capacitance tolerance : +10%
- Voltage test between terminals : 1.75*Un , AC, 2S as per IS
- Voltage test between earth & terminals : 3.6 KV, AC, 2S as per IS
- Discharge resistors : Fitted: standard discharge time less than at
residual voltage of 50V, 60 second as per IS
- Safety : Self healing + pressure sensitive disconnector +
discharge device
- Protection : IP20
- Casing : Aluminium Can
- Dielectric : Metallized Polypropylene film
- Impregnation : NCPB
Soft polyurethene Resin
- Ambient temperature : -10°C / + 55°C (Class D)
- Humidity : 95%
- Altitude : 4000 m above sea level
- Mounting : Indoor,vertical position
- Fixing and earthing : Threaded M12 stud at bottom
- Switching life : Maximum 6000 per year

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Reactors Power factor controllers

n Technical specifications n Technical specifications

- Standard: IEC 60076-6 - Digital power factor controller

- Rated line voltage: 440V - LED screen: 3 digits, 7 segments
- Rated frequency: 50Hz - Membrane keypad
- De-tuning factor p [%]: 7 % - RS 232 serial port for setting parameters and automatic testing via a PC
- Tolerance on inductance: 0/+6% - Internal temperature sensor
- Dielectric test: 50Hz3kV, 60s - Advanced function for measuring capacitor overvoltages, average over
- Protection class: IP 00 a week
- Cooling method: natural air (AN) - 1 programmable relay for an alarm and/or controlling a fan
- Ambient temperature: +40°C
- Insulation class: H Versions
- Insulation level: 1.1kV
- 3, 5, 7 and 12 controlled steps
- Blocking factor p% 7% - Tuning order 3.78
- Temperature protection (NC) : Yes
Temperature class
- Operation: - 10 to + 60°C
- Storage: - 20 to + 80°C

Current inputs
Rated current: 5 A (1 A on request)
Operating limit: 0.125 A to 6 A
Input current: 0.65 W
Not sensitive to the CT polarity
Not sensitive to the phase rotation polarity

Frequency
50 Hz/60 Hz

Parameters
Power factor: 0.8 inductive to 0.8 capacitive
Same step reconnection time: 5 to 240 s
Manual and automatic mode
4 quadrant operation for operation on generator
Internal temperature sensor
Volt-free contact for remote alarm
Alarm display (overvoltage, over/under compensation, overload, etc.)

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resin filled capacitors gas filled capacitors

n Dimensions n Dimensions

440 V Gas filled heavy duty

Dimensions
Cat no
440 V Resin filled std duty 440 V Resin filled std duty Diameter Height
4 151 24 116 164
Dimensions Dimensions 4 151 25 116 164
Cat no Cat no
Diameter Height Diameter Height 4 151 26 116 164
4 151 27 116 164
4 151 00 53 117 4 151 05 78.4 195
4 151 28 116 164
4 151 01 53 117 4 151 06 88.4 195
4 151 29 116 200
4 151 02 63.5 129 4 151 07 88.4 270
4 151 30 136 200
4 151 03 63.5 129 4 151 08 88.4 270
4 151 31 136 200
4 151 04 63.5 152 4 151 09 88.4 345
4 151 10 93.5 345
4 151 11 93.5 345

440 V Resin filled heavy duty 440 V Resin filled heavy duty
Can diameter up to 90 mm Can diameter above 90 mm

Dimensions Dimensions
Cat no Cat no
Diameter Height Diameter Height
4 151 12 53 117 4 151 19 93.5 270
4 151 13 63.5 129 4 151 20 105.5 280
4 151 14 78.4 195 4 151 21 121.5 280
4 151 15 78.4 195 4 151 22 121.5 325
4 151 16 78.4 195 4 151 23 142 325
4 151 17 88.4 270
4 151 18 88.4 270

All dimensions are in mm, 1 Inch = 25.4mm, accuracy of dimensions = ± 2mm

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n Dimensions n Dimensions

Height x Width x Depth

Cat.Nos Weight (kg)
(mm)

4 150 52 96 x 96 x 65 0.42

4 150 41 96 x 96 x 65 0.44

4 150 42 96 x 96 x 65 0.46

4 150 43 144 x 144 x 65 0.77

525 V Resin filled std duty

Dimensions
Cat no
Diameter Height
4 151 32 78.4 195
4 151 33 88.4 270
4 151 34 88.4 270
4 151 35 88.4 270
4 151 36 88.4 345
4 151 37 93.5 345
4 151 38 93.5 345

All dimensions are in mm, 1 Inch = 25.4mm, accuracy of dimensions = ± 2mm

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n Dimensions

Rated
Cat no KVAR L W H I1 I2 n1 n2 b e d1 d2 A B
Current

4151 48 10 13.2A. 190 140±3mm 225 165 165 60 78±3mm 100 90±5mm 10.8 15.5 85 78

4151 49 12.5 16.4A. 190 140±3mm 225 165 165 60 78±3mm 100 90±5mm 10.8 15.5 85 78

Rated
Cat no KVAR L W H I1 I2 n1 n2 b e d1 d2 A B
Current

4151 50 25 32.8A. 240 165±5mm 205 205 205 150 95±3mm 114 115±5mm 10.8 15.5 175 95

4151 51 50 65.61.A. 275 225±5mm 240 235 235 150 165±3mm 185 127±5mm 10.8 15.5 175 165

4151 52 100 131.22.A 330 180±5mm 270 285 285 150 132±3mm 155 98±5mm 10.8 15.5 175 132

All dimensions are in mm, 1 Inch = 25.4mm, accuracy of dimensions = ± 2mm

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Contactors

Contactors compatable with Legrand capacitors

Standard duty 440V (resin) Heavy duty 440V (resin)

Cat. No. KVAR Current Contactor Cat. No. Cat. No. KVAR Current Contactor Cat. No.

4151 00 1 KVAr 1.3 J101211 4151 12 1 KVAr 1.3 J101211

4151 01 2.1 KVAr 2.8 J101211 4151 13 2.1 KVAr 2.8 J101211

4151 02 3 KVAr 3.9 J101211 4151 14 3 KVAr 3.9 J101211

4151 03 4.2 KVAr 5.5 J101211 4151 15 4.2 KVAr 5.5 J101211

4151 04 5 KVAr 6.6 J101211 4151 16 5 KVAr 6.6 J101211

4151 05 7.5 KVAr 9.8 J101211 4151 17 7.5 KVAr 9.8 J101211

4151 06 10 KVAr 13.1 J101211 4151 18 10 KVAr 13.1 J101211

4151 07 12.5 KVAr 16.4 J101811 4151 19 12.5 KVAr 16.4 J101811

4151 08 15 KVAr 19.7 J101811 4151 20 15 KVAr 19.7 J101811

4151 09 20 KVAr 26.2 J102011 4151 21 20 KVAr 26.2 J102011

4151 10 25 KVAr 32.8 J103021 4151 22 25 KVAr 32.8 J103021

4151 11 30 KVAr 39.4 J103021 4151 23 30 KVAr 39.4 J103021

Heavy duty 440V (gas) Standard duty 525V (resin)

Cat. No. KVAR Current Contactor Cat. No. Cat. No. KVAR Current Contactor Cat. No.

4151 24 5.2 KVAr 6.8 J101211 4151 32 5 KVAr 5.5 J101211

4151 25 7.5 kvar 9.6 J101211 4151 33 8.3 kvar 9.1 J101211

4151 26 8.8 kvar 11.5 J101211 4151 34 10.4 KVAr 11.4 J101211

4151 27 11.5 kvar 13.8 J101211 4151 35 12.5 KVAr 13.7 J101211

4151 28 12.6 kvar 16.5 J101811 4151 36 16.7 kvar 18.4 J101811

4151 29 17.5 kvar 23 J101811 4151 37 20.8 KVAr 22.9 J102011

4151 30 21 kvar 27.6 J102011 4151 38 25 KVAr 27.5 J103021

4151 31 25.2 kvar 33.1 J103021

Note: Legrand recommends the use of INDOASIAN- CAPACITOR DUTY CONTACTORS for Legrand capacitors

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