ICAR Catalogo

2017
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PRODUCT CATALOGUE
PARTS AND TRAYS
POWER FACTOR CORRECTION
QUALITY MADE IN ITALY

ICAR: products
and solutions
Founded in 1946, ICAR is a leading manufacturer of capacitors The entire process is checked in order to obtain a product of
and power factor correction systems in low and medium voltage; high quality level that guarantees its functioning even in the
it controls with its own companies all production phases: the most burdensome plant configurations.
polypropylene/paper film, metallization, winding,manufacturing The ICAR Group has 6 plants, all located in Europe.
of the finished product. For details on the individual families, download the full catalogs
on the website, www.icar.com. Here are all equipment and the
solutions ICAR proposes.
Capacitors and MT
Bank for power
power factor
factor correction
correction systems
Power electronics
Active filters
capacitors
LV voltage
EMI RFI filters
stabilizers
Capacitors for
Motor run
energy storage
capacitors
and rapid discharge
Lighting Reactors and LV/LV

capacitors special transformers
I
Power factor Quality
correction ICAR has always regarded product quality and effectiveness
of internal processes as key factors of corporate strategy.
In ICAR we believe that compliance with international
standards is a basic requirement to offer equipment that
An advantageous choice under the can meet the needs of our customers.
technological and ecological prospective
The proper power factor correction of an electric plant,
brings to several implications far beyond the simple
technical considerations. In an electric plant, the useful
energy that is transformed into work is the active energy.
Quality System
The ICAR Quality management system is certified
according to ISO 9001 since 1994.
The electric devices that determine a low cos phi, require
We participate actively in international standards committees
a quote of (“reactive”) energy for their proper functioning
that draft regulations applicable to our production
that causes a greater load in both the manufacturing power
equipment, and in particular to industrial capacitors: this
plant and the electric lines that convey the plant up to the
guarantees to be always up with changes in legislation, or
user plant.
rather pre-empt it.
The power factor correction enables to “produce” the
reactive energy within the plant with clearly visible
Since 2011 the ICAR quality management system is certified
advantage for the user and the electric network behind it.
by IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard). Promoted
by UNIFE (Association of European companies operating
The proper power factor correction of an electric plant,
in the railway sector) and supported
has, technically, the following advantages:
by operators, system integrators
• Avoid the fines applied by the energy suppliers to the
and equipment manufacturers, IRIS
users with low cos phi.
integrates the ISO 9001 quality standard
• For new plants, optimize the dimensioning of the
Certificato UNI EN introducing additional requirements,
plant depending on the actual planned production Iso9001:2008 specific to the railway industry.
capability
• For existing plants, recover productive capability
IRIS is modeled on quality standards
without adding/increasing the performances of what
similar to those already in use in the
already installed (transformers, cables)
automotive and aerospace industries.
• Reduce line voltage drop (that could cause problems
in motors starting or plants served by long MV power
Independent certification bodies and
lines with low short circuit power).
approved by the promulgators of the st andard ens ure
• Reduce energy losses due to Joule effect in
object iv it y and transparency in the evaluation.
transformers and cables
IRIS certification, while being oriented in the rail sector, has
a positive effect on the whole ICAR quality system, with
The payback of a power factor correction system often
benefits for all types of produced devices.
occurs within a little more than a year.
Beside these technical/economical considerations, it can
The valid certificates can be downloaded from the website
not be forgotten the ecological importance of the power
www.icar.com the section "Company - Quality"
factor correction. In fact, the growing energy demand
makes necessary to:
• increase the total power installed by building new
generating plants with the resulting environmental
impact for pollution emission during their life cycle
• improve the performances of the transmission and Product quality
distribution networks with the addition of new lines The equipment produced in ICAR are tested both in our
and/or the expansion of the existing ones. laboratories and in the most important internationally
recognized laboratories, in order to ensure compliance with
A politic of power factor correction bringing the average the highest standards.
Italian cos phi to 0, 95 would make saving, according to
preventive estimates, about a million of MWh/year with
evident advantage in terms of stress reduction for the
power plant park and the energy transmission /distribution
network, reducing, at the same time, CO2 emission of
about a million tons.
II
Certificates and Approvals
III
w Power Quality in your hands
ne with new regulators RPC 8LGA
and 5LGA
Power Quality functions:
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The sharp detail allows intuitive navigation of the menus represented by icons
and text in the 10 available languages - these include Italian, English, French,
German, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese.
Better readability
of the measures and messages on the screen, thanks to the graphic display, LED
and icons.
Alarms descriptions
in six available languages, for better events understanding.
Alarm preventive maintenance,

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Optical port
for adjustment and quick reference by PC using USB cable or WIFI dongle.
RPC 5LGA is on MICROmatic and MINImatic,

RPC 8LGA on MIDImatic.
Electronic Fast Switches

Static compensation is very often the only way to afford networks with relatively
high fluctuating loads (milliseconds). The main advantages of this compensation
system are:
• an immediate answer to the compensation request;
• no electromagnetic contactors: the total absence of mobile mechanic parts
increase the number of switching operations and reduce the maintenance;
• the lack of transients in the capacitor switching connections minimizes
disturbance such as flicker, noise, voltage drop.
IV
Summary
CHAPTER 1 Introductory Notes 1
CHAPTER 2 CRTE Power capacitors 7
CHAPTER 3 Harmonic Blocking Reactors 24
CHAPTER 4 Reactive Power Regulators 34
CHAPTER 5 Thyristor Switches 39
CHAPTER 6 Fast Discharge device RPD 3A 42
CHAPTER 7 EUROrack TRAYS 44
V
CHAPTER 1
Introductory Notes
Power factor correction: why? Power factor correction: how?
In electrical circuits the current is in phase with the voltage By installing a capacitor bank it is possible to reduce
whenever are in presence of resistors, whereas the current the reactive power absorbed by the inductive loads in the
is lagging if the load is inductive (motors, transformers with system and consequently to improve power factor.
no load conditions), and leading if the load is capacitive It is suitable to have cosφ a little in excess of 0.9 to avoid
(capacitors). paying the penalties provided for by the law. cosφ must not
be too close to unity, to avoid the leading currents in of the
V I V V electrical system.
The choice of the correct power factor correction equipment
depends on the type of loads present and by their way of
I I working.
Φ=0° Φ=90°rit Φ=90°ant The choice is between CENTRAL COMPENSATION and
INDIVIDUAL COMPENSATION.
Individual compensation: power factor correction is wired
The total absorbed current, for example, by a motor is
at each single load (i.e. motor terminals)
determined by vector addition of:
Central compensation: there is only one bank of capacitors
1. IR resistive current;
on the main power distribution switch board or substation.
2. IL inductive reactive current;
V
I
IR IR
Cos φ =
I
Φ
IL
These currents are related to the following powers: Individual Compensation Central Compensation
1. active power linked to IR;
2. reactive power linked to IL; The individual compensation is a simple technical solution:
The reactive power doesn’t produce mechanical work and the capacitor and the user equipment follow the same
it is an additional load for the energy supplier. sorts during the daily work, so the regulation of the cosφ
The parameter that defines the consumption of reactive becomes systematic and closely linked to the load.
power is the power factor. Another great advantage of this type of power factor
correction is the simple installation with low costs.
We define power factor the ratio between active power and The daily trend of the loads has a fundamental importance
apparent power: for the choice of most suitable power factor correction.
In many systems, not all the loads work in the same time
and some of them work only a few hours per day.
P
A Q FP = It is clear that the solution of the individual compensation
becomes too expensive for the high number of capacitors
A
that have to be installed. Most of these capacitors will not
Φ be used for long period of time.
P A= P2 + Q2 The individual compensation is more effective if the majority
of the reactive power is concentrated on a few substatios
As for as there are not harmonic currents power factor loads that work long period of time.
coincide to cosφ of the angle between current and voltage Central compensation is best suited for systems where the
vectors. cosφ decreases as the reactive absorbed power load fluctuates throughout the day.
increases. If the absorption of reactive power is very variable, it is
Low cosφ, has the following disadvantages: advisable the use of automatic regulation in preference to
1. High power losses in the electrical lines fixed capacitors.
2. High voltage variation in the electrical lines
3. Over sizing of generators, electric lines and
transformers.
From this we understand the importance to improve (increase)
the power factor. Capacitors need to obtain this result.
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Power factor correction:
How many capacitors?
The choice of capacitor bank to install in a system is closely QC = Required Capacitors Reactive Output [kvar];
depended from: P = Active Power [kW];
• cosφ 2 value that we would obtain QL, Q’L = Inductive Reactive Output before and after the
• cosφ 1 starting value installation of the capacitor bank;
• installed active power. A, A’= apparent power before and after the power factor
correction [kVA].
By the following equation:
As example if we have installed a load that absorbs an active
Q C = P * (tanφ1 - tanφ2 ) power of 300 kW having a power factor 0.7 and we want to
increase it until 0.95.
From the table 1 we find: k = 0,692
QL QC
A
Which means: Q c = 0,692 * 300 = 207,6 kvar

A’
Q L’
1
2
Can be also written Q c = k * P
where the parameter k is easily calculable using table Final

1 below
power factor
Starting power
and factor
0,9 0,91 0,92 0,93 0,94 0,95
0,40 1,807 1,836 1,865 1,896 1,928 1,963
0,41 1,740 1,769 1,799 1,829 1,862 1,896
0,42 1,676 1,705 1,735 1,766 1,798 1,832
0,43 1,615 1,644 1,674 1,704 1,737 1,771
0,44 1,557 1,585 1,615 1,646 1,678 1,712
0,45 1,500 1,529 1,559 1,589 1,622 1,656
0,46 1,446 1,475 1,504 1,535 1,567 1,602
0,47 1,394 1,422 1,452 1,483 1,515 1,549
0,48 1,343 1,372 1,402 1,432 1,465 1,499
0,49 1,295 1,323 1,353 1,384 1,416 1,450
0,50 1,248 1,276 1,306 1,337 1,369 1,403
0,51 1,202 1,231 1,261 1,291 1,324 1,358
0,52 1,158 1,187 1,217 1,247 1,280 1,314
0,53 1,116 1,144 1,174 1,205 1,237 1,271
0,54 1,074 1,103 1,133 1,163 1,196 1,230
0,55 1,034 1,063 1,092 1,123 1,156 1,190
0,56 0,995 1,024 1,053 1,084 1,116 1,151
0,57 0,957 0,986 1,015 1,046 1,079 1,113
0,58 0,920 0,949 0,979 1,009 1,042 1,076
0,59 0,884 0,913 0,942 0,973 1,006 1,040
0,60 0,849 0,878 0,907 0,938 0,970 1,005
0,61 0,815 0,843 0,873 0,904 0,936 0,970
0,62 0,781 0,810 0,839 0,870 0,903 0,937
0,63 0,748 0,777 0,807 0,837 0,870 0,904
0,64 0,716 0,745 0,775 0,805 0,838 0,872
0,65 0,685 0,714 0,743 0,774 0,806 0,840
0,66 0,654 0,683 0,712 0,743 0,775 0,810
0,67 0,624 0,652 0,682 0,713 0,745 0,779
0,68 0,594 0,623 0,652 0,683 0,715 0,750
0,69 0,565 0,593 0,623 0,654 0,686 0,720
0,70 0,536 0,565 0,594 0,625 0,657 0,692
0,71 0,508 0,536 0,566 0,597 0,629 0,663
0,72 0,480 0,508 0,538 0,569 0,601 0,635
0,73 0,452 0,481 0,510 0,541 0,573 0,608
0,74 0,425 0,453 0,483 0,514 0,546 0,580
0,75 0,398 0,426 0,456 0,487 0,519 0,553
0,76 0,371 0,400 0,429 0,460 0,492 0,526
0,77 0,344 0,373 0,403 0,433 0,466 0,500
0,78 0,318 0,347 0,376 0,407 0,439 0,474
0,79 0,292 0,320 0,350 0,381 0,413 0,447
0,80 0,266 0,294 0,324 0,355 0,387 0,421
0,81 0,240 0,268 0,298 0,329 0,361 0,395
0,82 0,214 0,242 0,272 0,303 0,335 0,369
0,83 0,188 0,216 0,246 0,277 0,309 0,343
0,84 0,162 0,190 0,220 0,251 0,283 0,317
0,85 0,135 0,164 0,194 0,225 0,257 0,291 Table 1
0,86 0,109 0,138 0,167 0,198 0,230 0,265 See the full table in Appendix
0,87 0,082 0,111 0,141 0,172 0,204 0,238
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A typical example of power factor correction, sometimes not Power factor correction: technical reasons
much considered but surely important, concerns the power Recent energy market deregulation, along with new potential
factor correction of transformers for the distribution of energy. It is energy supplier rising, had lead to many and different type
essentially a fixed power factor correction that must compensate of invoicing which are not very clear in showing Power
for the reactive power absorbed by the transformer in its no load Factor up.
condition (this happens often during the night). The calculation of However as energy final price is steady growing, to correct
the needed reactive output is very easy and it bases itself on this power factor is becoming more and more convenient.
equation: In most of the cases power factor improvement device
AN prime cost is paid back in few months.
Q c = I 0% *
100 Technical-economical advantages of the installation of a
where capacitor bank are the following:
I 0%= magnetising current of the transformer • decrease of the losses in the network and on the
A N= Apparent rated power in kVA of the transformer transformers caused by the lower absorbed current
• decrease of voltage drops on lines
If we don’t have these parameters, it is convenient to use the following table. • optimisation of the system sizing.
The current I, that flows in the system, is calculated by:

Power transformer Oil transformer Resin
KVA kvar transformer
kvar P
I=
10 1 1,5
3 * V * cosφ
20 2 1,7
50 4 2 where
75 5 2,5 P= Active power
100 5 2,5 V= Nominal Voltage
160 7 4 While cosφ increases, with the same absorbed power
200 7,5 5 we can obtain a reduction in the value of the current and
250 8 7,5 as a consequence the losses in the network and on the
315 10 7,5 transformers are reduced. Therefore we have an important
400 12,5 8 saving on the size of electrical equipment used on a
500 15 10 system. The best system sizing has some consequence on
630 17,5 12,5 the line voltage drop. We can easily see that looking at the
800 20 15 following formula:
1000 25 17,5
1250 30 20
P Q
1600 35 22 ∆V = R * +X*
2000 40 25 V V
2500 50 35 where
3150 60 50 P= active power on the network (kW)
Table 2 Q= reactive power on the network (kvar)
while R is the cable resistance and X its reactance (R<<X).
Another very important example of power factor correction The capacitor bank installation reduces Q so we have a
concerns asynchronous three-phase motors that are lower voltage drop. If, for a wrong calculation of the
individually corrected. The reactive power likely needed is installed capacitor bank value, the reactive part of the
reported on table 3: above equation becomes negative, instead of a reduction
of the voltage drop we have an increasing of the voltage
at the end of the line (Ferranti Effect) with dangerous
Motor power Required Reactive Power (kvar)
consequence for the installed loads.
3000 1500 1000 750 500
HP kW
rpm rpm rpm rpm rpm Some examples clarify the concepts set out above:
0,4 0,55 - - 0,5 0,5 -
1. Power loss (kW), in function of cosφ, from a copper
1 0,73 0,5 0,5 0,6 0,6 -
cable 3 x 25mm2 100m long carrying 40kW at
2 1,47 0,8 0,8 1 1 -
400Vac.
3 2,21 1 1 1,2 1,6 -
2. Supplied active power (kW) by a transformer
5 3,68 1,6 1,6 2 2,5 -
100kVA, in function of cosφ
7 5,15 2 2 2,5 3 -
10 7,36 3 3 4 4 5 cos φ 1) 2)
15 11 4 5 5 6 6 0,5 3,2 50
30 22,1 10 10 10 12 15 0,6 2,3 60
50 36,8 15 20 20 25 25
0,7 1,6 70
100 73,6 25 30 30 30 40
0,8 1,3 80
150 110 30 40 40 50 60
0,9 1 90
200 147 40 50 50 60 70
1 100
250 184 50 60 60 70 80
Table 3
As we can see as the power factor increases we have
Be careful: the capacitor output must not be dimensioned too high fewer losses in the network and more active power from
for individual compensated machines where the capacitor is directly the same KVA.
connected with the motor terminals. The capacitor placed in parallel This allows us to optimise on the system sizing.
may act as a generator for the motor which will cause serious
overvoltages (self-excitation phenomena). In case of wound rotor
motor the reactive power of the capacitor bank must be increased by 5%.
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Power factor correction: Ideal current generator represents motor as harmonic
current components generator, these are independent from
Harmonics in the network circuit inductance, while L CC is obtainable by capacitor
The distortions of the voltage and current waveforms are upstream short circuit power (in general it is equal to
generated by non-linear loads (inverter, saturated transformers, transformer short-circuit inductance) the resonance
rectifier, etc.) and produce the following problems: frequency is obtained as follows:
• On the A.C. motors we find mechanical vibration that
can reduce expected life. The increase of the losses Scc A * 100
creates overheating with consequent damaging of N= ~
=
the insulating materials; Q Q * vcc%
• In transformers they increase the copper and iron
losses with possible damaging of the windings. The Scc = Short-circuit power of the network (MVA)
presence of direct voltage or current could cause the Q = Output of power factor correction bank (kvar)
saturation of the cores with consequent increasing
of the magnetising current; A = Rated power transformer (kVA)
• The capacitors suffer from the overheating and the
v cc% = Short-circuit voltage %
increasing of the voltage that reduce their life.
N = Resonance harmonic order
The waveform of the current (or voltage) generated by a non-
linear load (fig. 1), being periodical, could be represented by In parallel resonance conditions the current and the voltage
the sum of many sinusoidal waves (a 50Hz component called of the circuit LCC - C are heavily amplified as well as the
fundamental and other components with multiple frequency of nearby harmonic currents. Hereinafter an example:
the fundamental component so called HARMONICS).
A = 630kVA (rated power transformer)
Vcc% = 6 (shot-circuit voltage %)
Q = 300kvar (output of power factor correction bank)
A * 100 630 * 100

N= = ~ 6
=
Q * vcc% 300 * 6
The result shows that in these conditions the system

transformer-capacitor bank has the parallel resonance
frequency of 300Hz (Nx50Hz). This means likely amplification
of 5h and 7th harmonic current.
The most convenient solution to avoid this is the detuned
filter, formed introducing a filter reactor in series with the
capacitors, making this a more complex resonant circuit but
I = I1 + I2 + I3 + I4 + ...In with the desired feature of having a resonance frequency
below the first existing harmonic.
It is not advisable to install the power factor correction
without considering the harmonic content of a system. Transformer
This is because, even if we could manufacture capacitors
~ =
that can withstand high overloads, capacitors produce an = ~
increase of harmonic content, with the negative effects just
seen. We speak about resonance phenomena when an
inductive reactance is equal to the capacitive one: M
Detuned capacitor bank
No linear
1 load
2πf L =
2πf C
Lf
It Ic Ih
Transformer
Lccc
~ =
= ~ C
Capacitor M With this type of solution, the parallel resonance frequency

is modified from
No linear
load
1
f rp =
2*π* Lcc * C
Ihl Ihc Ih to
1
Lcc C
f rp =
2*π* (Lcc + L f) * C
4
Normally the resonance frequency between the capacitor On this last point we have to make some considerations.
and the series reactance is shifted lower than 250Hz and it is It is known that the capacitors tend to decrease capacity
generally between 135Hz and 210Hz. over time: varying the capacity inevitably varies the
The lower frequencies correspond to higher harmonic loads. resonance series frequency
The installation of a reactance in series with the capacitor
bank produces a series resonance frequency: 1
f rs =
2*π* Lf*C
1
f rs =
and this drawback can be very dangerous because the
2*π* Lf*C system could lead in parallel resonance conditions. In this
case, the filter does not absorb more harmonics but even
If a harmonic current Ih with the same frequency of the amplifies them.
resonance in series exists, this one will be totally absorbed In order to have a constant capacity guarantee over time we
by the system capacitors - reactors without any effect on the need to use another type of capacitors made in bimetallized
network. The realisation of a tuned passive filter is based paper and oil impregnated polypropylene.In addition to
on this simple principle. This application is required when we the passive absorption filter realized with capacitors and
want the reduction of the total distortion in current (THD) on inductances is possible to eliminate the network harmonics,
the system: with another type of absorption filter: the Active Filter.
The operation principle is based on the in-line injection of

2 2 2
I + I + I + ....I
2 the same current harmonics produced by non-linear loads,
THD = 3 5 7 n
but out of phase.
I1
I1 = Component at the fundamental frequency (50Hz) of the

total harmonic current
I3 , I5… = Harmonic components at the multiple frequency of
the fundamental (150Hz, 250Hz, 350Hz, ...)
The dimensioning of tuned/passive filters is linked to the

circuit parameter:
• impedance of the network (attenuation effect less as
the short-circuit power on the network increases: in
some cases could be useful to add in series with the
network a reactance to increase the filtering effect);
• presence of further loads that generate harmonics
linked to other nodes on the network
• capacitor types;
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Selection criteria depending
on the type of plant (for EUROrack trays)
The choice of power factor correction equipment must be In these cases, the guarantee of a correct choice of the
made by evaluating the design data of the system or, better equipment occurs only as a result of a measurement
yet, your electricity bills. campaign of harmonic analysis of the network and/or the
appropriate calculations.
The choice of the power factor correction type must be ICAR disclaims any responsibility for incorrect choice of the
carried out according to the following table, which shows product.
on the ordinate the rate of harmonic distortion of the plant
current (THDIR%) and in abscissa the ratio between the THDIR: it is the maximum THD present in the plant without
reactive power QC (in kvar) of the PFC bank and LV/MV any capacitor battery installed on the basis of which to
transformer apparent power (kVA). select the type of the capacitor to be installed in the plant.
It 'an empirical fact, based on the construction technology
In light of these data, it identifies the box with proposed used and the experience of the manufacturer.
families, starting from the family that ensures the proper There is no theoretical link between THDIR and THDIC
functioning with the best quality/price ratio. valid for all plants. The THDI R can also be very different,
for capacitors with the same THDIC produced by different
So you choose the power factor corrector series. manufacturers, depending on the risk tolerance of the
The table was made starting from the following assumptions: manufacturer.
• Network voltage 400V
• Initial power factor of the plant 0.7 inductive THDI C: it is the harmonic overload suggested in order
• Power factor target 0.95 inductive to satisfy the technical requirements of the components.
• Non linear load with 5°-7°-11°-13° harmonics It 'a characteristic value of each capacitor, indicative of
current its robustness: much higher is the THDIC, more robust is
the capacitor. The THDI C is the most significant value to
The hypotheses used are general and valid in the most compare different capacitors, together with the maximum
of cases. In particular situations (harmonics coming from temperature of use.
other branch of network, presence of rank equal to or a
multiple of 3rd harmonics) previous considerations may be
invalid.
Automatic PFC systems selection guidelines
THDIR% > 27 HP10/HP20 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30
20 < THDI R% ≤ 27 HP10/HP20 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30 HP20/HP30 HP30/FH20 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30
12 < THDI R% ≤ 20 HP10/HP20 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30 HP20/HP30 HP20/HP30 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30
THDI R% ≤ 12 HP10/HP20 HP20/HP30 HP30/FH20 HP10/HP20 HP20/HP30 HP30/FH20 FH20/FH30
Q C / AT ≤ 0,05 0,05 < QC / AT ≤ 0,1 0,1 < QC / AT ≤ 0,15 0,15 < QC / AT ≤ 0,2 0,2 < QC / AT ≤ 0,25 0,25 < QC / AT ≤ 0,3 QC / AT > 0,3
Application Example
For example, consider a MV connected system through a LV/MV 1000kVA transformer, and with a THDIR% equal to 25%.
Assuming that the power factor correction system to be installed has a reactive power of 220kvar, the ratio QC/AT is equal to 0.22.
The recommended power factor correction is therefore that in the box identified from the abscissa 0.2 < QC/AT ≤ 0.25 and the
ordinate 20 <THDIR ≤ 27%.
You can choose an HP30 family device, or for even greater reliability of the solution, choose the FH20 family.
6
CHAPTER 2
CRTE Power
General description
CRTE is the ICAR last generation of metallized polypropylene
film capacitors to be used for power factor correction and
Capacitors harmonic filtering in low voltage plants.

The main features are:
• Three phase windings delta connected in a cylindrical
aluminum case;
• Rated power from 2,5kvar up to 50kvar;
• Rated voltage from 230V up to 800V;
• Rated frequency 50 / 60 Hz;
• IP20 terminal board;
• Reduced mounting cost thanks terminal lid
connections;
• Up to 130.000 hours service life design;
• Dry, environment friendly construction;
• Suitable for any mounting position (vertical preferable
for better cooling);
• Indoor installation;
• Made under Quality System in accordance with ISO
9001 standard.
Applications
• Individual fixed Power Factor Correction for motors,

low voltage transformers, etc;
• Low voltage automatic Power Factor Correction
In its power factor correction systems, ICAR uses only Capacitor Banks;
capacitors entirely made within the facilities of its group. • Low voltage detuned/tuned Capacitor Banks.
This way, ICAR guarantees the highest quality of the
finished product. Damping of Inrush Current
The film used in the CRTE power capacitors comes
directly from the ICAR experience in the high performance Capacitors used for power factor correction have to
capacitors, in particular it is defined as “High density withstand a lot of switching operations.
metalized polypropylene film”. The switching of a capacitor in parallel with energized
capacitor banks, produces extremely high inrush currents
High density metalized polypropylene film capacitors and voltage transients.
The connection of a low voltage power factor correction
The main difference in comparison to standard capacitor without damping to an AC power supply, could
polypropylene capacitors is the way in which the dielectric lead to a reduced lifetime.
film is metalized. For this reason, capacitors should be protected during
In standard polypropylene capacitors the thickness of the switching operation by means of suitable contactors
the metal layer deposited on the film surface is constant; equipped with damping resistors (AC6b).
in 1995, instead, ICAR has developed a manufacturing
process that enables obtaining a metal layer with properly Harmonics
modulated thickness and achieving extraordinary results
in the capacitors field for direct current and energy Harmonics are sinusoidal voltages and currents with
accumulation applications. multiple frequencies of the 50 or 60 Hz line frequency.
Subsequently this technology has been extended to In presence of harmonics the resonance phenomena can
capacitors for alternating current applications, with same be avoided by connecting capacitors in series with reactors
remarkable results in power factor correction of industrial (detuned filters). Components for detuned filter must be
facilities. carefully selected (see next chapter). Particular care has to
The modulation of the metallization thickness, considerably be taken for capacitors because the voltage across them
betters capacitors performances (and therefore those of will be higher than the nominal voltage when they have a
the power factor corrector systems of which they are the reactor in series.
basic component) in terms of:
Discharging
• increased specific power (kvar/dm3) with resulting
reduction of power factor corrector systems Capacitors must be discharged in 3 minutes to 75V or less.
dimension; There shall be no switch, fuse or any other isolating device
• improvement of the strengthens to continuous and between the capacitor unit and the discharging device.
temporaries overvoltage for a better reliability even ICAR supplies capacitor discharge resistors to all series.
in plants with voltage peaks due to the network or .
manoeuvres on the plant; CRTE capacitors are in
fact tested at three times the rated voltage (type
test);
• better reaction to the internal short circuit thanks to
the special metallization with variable thickness.
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Safety features Over pressure safety device
CRTE capacitors are equipped with the most modern and In the case or fault, due to over voltage, overload or normal
reliable safety features to keep capacitor working in proper ageing, the self-healing process may accelerate and so to
conditions and to prevent heavy breakdowns. create a increasing pressure within the case. In order to
prevent the case from bursting, capacitor is fitted with an
Self-healing metallized polypropylene over
PCB pressure device that set out of service the capacitor
from the supply; two of the supply leads have reduced
This metallized polypropylene feature is widely used in section, and while the pressure increases leads are strained
Power Capacitors as a mean to keep capacitors working by the top lid till breaking of cables (see figure below).
even when voltage breakdown between the metal layers
occurs. In case of arc, the metallized surface around is Dry technology
evaporated but the breakdown is kept in limited area and it
does not enlarge its effects. As CRTE capacitor is filled with resin, there is no risk of
leaking oil or gas.
Touch proof terminals
CRTE is equipped with terminal board of IP20 protection

degree (see product tables for specific feature application).
Overpressure safety device
CAPACITOR IN WORKING CAPACITOR WITH OPERATED

CONDITIONS MECHANISM
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Inside layout Delta-connected Capacitors
This solution calls for the use of capacitor elements with a
Metallized Polypropylene voltage rating at least equal to that of the network, as can
be seen in Figure 2.
ICAR has its own manufacturing of base polypropylene • Advantages: capacitor is electrically robust. Even in
and relevant metallization: further it has developed a case of loss of capacity of a capacitor element, the
peculiar process that enables obtaining a metal layer with others do not suffer any consequences: malfunctions
properly modulated thickness and achieving extraordinary risks and capacitors damages are reset.
performances in terms of voltage withstand and overall • Disadvantages: capacitors bulkier and heavier, with
reliability. higher costs.
The film is then cut and wound on high precision and
fully automated winding machines, sprayed with abundant
metal contact layer to reduce the contact resistance.
PCB Wave cut film
CRTE capacitors are also fitted with wave cut film to reduce
the stress between the polypropylene film layers and the
contact layer. This enable capacitors to withstand higher
inrush currents during the switching operations. Fig 2: Capacitors delta connection
PCB Environmentally friendly filler

The ICAR way
Capacitors need filler around capacitive elements in order
to protect metal layers from oxidation and to help heat CRTE for working voltages higher than 550V are made with
dissipation. delta connected capacitors, and so they have a nominal
Without this feature capacitors would cope with accelerated voltage equal or higher than the system network working
self healing and so a shorter service life. voltage; this is the most sound and reliable solution.
ICAR filler are all PCB free.
Installation and maintenance

Inside wiring
Handling and Storage
Power factor correction Capacitors for applications
Capacitors shall have to be handled and stored with
in nominal voltages networks of 600/660/690V (eg.
care in order to avoid any mechanical damage during
Applications such as mining, highway tunnels and rail
transportation. Protection against environmental influences
cargoes on board ship, port cranes, steel mills, paper mills
shall also be taken.
and other "heavy“ applications) can be realized in different
ways described as follows.
Installation
Capacitors with star connection
Capacitors are suitable for indoor installation and vertical
mounting position is preferable for better coolig.
A widely used mode embodiment, but risky, provides a
Capacitors must be installed in such a way that the
capacitors star connection (fig 1): in this way capacitors
specified limit temperature is not overcome.
are subjected to a voltage equal to the nominal plant
Not being in compliance with the above instructions will
divided by √ 3.
result as a reduction of the expected service life.
• Advantages: capacitors are smaller and cheaper,
Installation of capacitors shall have to be performed in such
getting more compact and lightweight banks.
a way that any dangerous resonance phenomena due to
• Disadvantages: in case capacitor capacity
harmonics is avoided.
degradations, the voltage across the capacitors of
the star will no longer be balanced, but it will increase
Automatic power factor correction banks
on the side with greater capacity degradation, till to
reach values higher than the rated voltage of the
The switching of a capacitor bank in parallel with energized
capacitors themselves. In this situation, the risk of
capacitor(s), produces extremely high inrush currents and
overvoltage with possible consequent capacitors
voltage transients. For this reason, it is extremely important
explosion/fire increases dramatically.
to wait for the unit discharge before a new switching.
Assembly
Capacitors shall have to be assembled by means of the

threaded M12 bottom stud. The maximum applicable
tightening torque is 10Nm.
The catalogue specifies the recommended cross section of
the supplying cables.
The recommended tightening torque is 3Nm.
Fig 1: Capacitors star connection With terminals screw design two antagonist spanners shall
be used.
In order to ensure a proper operation of the internal
overpressure safety device, an extra minimum 15mm
clearance distance between the upper part of capacitors
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and assembly enclosures shall have to be provided. Personal Safety
Capacitors shall be placed in such a way that there is an
adequate dissipation by convection and radiation of the Electrical or mechanical misapplications of CRTE capacitors
heat produced by the capacitor losses. may become hazardous. Personal injury or property
damage may result from disruption of the capacitor and
The ventilation of the operating room and the arrangement consequent expulsion of melted material. Before using
of the capacitor units shall provide good air circulation the capacitors in any application, please read carefully the
around each unit. A minimum 20mm distance between the technical information contained in this catalogue.
units has to be maintained.
The energy stored in a capacitor may become lethal.
Maintenance The capacitor should be short circuited and earthed before
handling to prevent any chance of shock.
Periodical checks and inspections are required to ensure Special attention must be taken to make sure the capacitors
reliable operation of capacitors. are correctly used for each application and that warnings
Monitoring and recording of the electrical service and instructions are strictly followed.
parameters are also recommended to become acquainted Capacitors are made with polypropylene that is a flammable
with progressive capacitors stress conditions. material.
Protections The risk of fire cannot be totally eliminated; therefore suitable

precautions shall be taken. Reliability data have a statistical
Capacitors shall have to be protected against inrush peak value (i.e. based on a large number of components), it is
currents during switching operations of automatic banks not possible to transfer automatically data from a limited
by means of suitable contactors equipped with pre-making quantity or even to a batch of capacitors.
resistors. This applies in particular to consequential damage caused
by component failure.
Safety Instructions
DO NOT MISAPPLY CAPACITORS FOR POWER FACTOR
CORRECTION APPLICATIONS
Capacitors according to the Standards, are equipped with
a suitable discharge device such as discharge resistors,
permanently connected. They are able to reduce the residual
voltage so that any dangerous resonance phenomena due
to harmonics is avoided.
Automatic power factor correction banks
DO NOT TOUCH ANY CAPACITOR TERMINAL IF NOT

SHORT CIRCUITED AND EAR THED IN ADVANCE To
prevent damage to people and goods due to improper usage
and/or application of capacitors, the “RECOMMENDATION
FOR THE SAFE USE OF STATIC CAPACITORS, BANKS
AND EQUIPMENT FOR POWERFACTOR CORRECTION”
published by ANIE shall have to be strictly respected.
ICAR is not responsible for any kind of possible damages

occurred to people or things, derived from the improper
installation and application of Power Factor Correction
capacitors.
Most common misapplication forms
• Current, voltage, harmonics and frequency above

specification;
• Working or storage temperature beyond the
specified limits;
• Unusual service conditions as mechanical shock
and vibrations, corrosive or abrasive conductive
parts in cooling air, oil or water vapour or corrosive
substances, explosive gas or dust, radioactivity,
excessive and fast variations of ambient conditions,
service areas higher than 2000 m above sea level...
In case of doubt in choice or in performances of the

capacitors ICAR technical service MUST be contacted.
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Dimensions and connecting • Aluminium finishing: black painted for diameter ØD
100, ØD 116, ØD 136. naked for diameter ØD 75,
cable cross section ØD 85
• Terminals: 25mm2 for ØD 85, ØD 100, ØD 116, ØD 136
16mm 2 for ØD 75
• Maximum continuative terminal current:
25mm2 60Arms
16mm2 35Arms
• 35mm2 75 Arms
• Degree of protection: IP20
• Creepage 19mm
• Clearance 19mm
• Humidity class: F. Max relative humidity 75% annual
on average, 95% 30 days per year, condensation
not permitted.
ØD1 L1 L2 HT a
ØD 75.................. 81 39,0 45,0 32±1 13
ØD 85.................. 91 43,5 49,0 35±1 14
ØD 100............... 106 43,5 49,0 35Max 14

ØD 116............... 122 43,5 49,0 35Max 14
ØD 136............... 142 43,5 49,0 35Max 14
ØD136 (50 Kvar)..142 52 63 50Max 17
Max case elangation in case of over pressure disconnetor

activated < 12,7 mm. Below table is a guidelines for
operation in normal conditions at ambient temperature up to
40°C (or 55°C capacitor sorroundig air). Various parameter
such us harmonics, temperature inside the cabinet, cable
length have to be considered for proper selection.
RATED POWER In [A] CROSS SECTION

Qn [kvar] mm2 Cu
2,5 3,5 2,5
5 7 2,5
Rated voltage 415V, 50 Hz
7,5 10,5 4
10 13,9 6
12,5 17,4 6
15 20,9 10
20 27,8 10
25 34,8 16
40 55,6 25
50 72,2 35
Limits for parallel of CRTE capacitors
The maximum number of parallel connected units

should not have a total output higher than 40kvar.
The cross section of cables in the Unit 1 (phase 1, 2, 3)
have to be selected considering the total amount of the
Unit 1 and Unit 2 output. Leave enough space to allow
longitudinal expansion of the can for proper operation of
the internal over pressure safety device (15 mm).
A minimum space of 20 mm between capacitors is
necessary to ensure proper cooling.
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POWER CAPACITORS
CRT-E 230V - 50Hz

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Dielectric polypropylene metallized film
Winding connection delta
Safety device Internal overpressure disconnector
Capacitance tolerance -5%, +10%
Rated Voltage 230V
Rated Frequency 50 Hz
According to IEC
Un + 10% (up to 8 hours daily)
Over voltages Un + 15% (up to 30 minutes daily)
Un + 20% (up to 5 minutes daily)
Un + 30% (up to 1 minute daily)
Over current (not continuative) 2 In (including harmonics)
Maximum inrush current 200 In
Insulation level 3 / 12 kV
Voltage test between terminals 2,15 Un, 50Hz, 10 seconds (routine test)
Voltage test between terminals 3,00 Un, 50Hz, 60 seconds (type test)
Voltage test terminals/case 3000V, 50Hz, 10 seconds
Dielectric losses < 0.2 W/kvar
Temperature class -25/D
Cooling Natural air of forced ventilation
Permissible humidity 95%
130.000 operating hours
Service life
(hot spot 50°C)

Service life
(hot spot 55°C)
Altitude above sea level 2000 m
Impregnation resin filled, PCB free
Terminals Terminal board / screws (D ≤ 65mm)
Fixing and Ground Threaded M12 stud on case bottom
Mounting position vertical preferable for better cooling
Protection degree IP20 (only D ≥ 85mm)
Installation Indoor
Discharge resistors Included
Discharge time < 3 minutes to 75V or less
Applicable standards IEC 60831-1/2
*
Vn = 230V - 50Hz
Q C In D H
Weight Box Discharge
PART NUMBER MODEL POWER Capacity Current Diameter Heigh Pcs/box
(Kg) dimensions resistor
(KVar) (μF) (A) (mm) (mm)
CRT233100156V00 CRT-56V-1-230 ** 1 3 x 20 3 x 2,5 55 165 0,5 30 370x370x245 Internal
CRT233150156V00 CRT-56V-1,5-230 ** 1,5 3 x 30,1 3 x 3,8 55 165 0,5 30 370x370x245 Internal
CRT233200166V00 CRT-66V-2-230 ** 2 3 x 40,1 3x5 65 205 0,7 6 370x370x106 Internal
CRE501233M50322 CRTE08520805023 5 3 x 100 3 x 12,6 85 208 1,6 4 370x370x106 External
CRE751233M50323 CRTE10020807523 7,5 3 x 150 3 x 18,9 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External
CRE102233M50315 CRTE10020810023 10 3 x 200 3 x 25,2 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External
CRE1D2233M50324 CRTE11620812523 12,5 3 x 250 3 x 31,5 116 208 2,6 3 370x370x125 External
* File number E99479

** Not UL approved
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POWER CAPACITORS
CRT-E 400/415V - 50Hz

Rated Voltage 400V/415V
According to IEC
Service life
(hot spot 50°C)

Service life
(hot spot 55°C)
Installation Indoor
*
Vn = 400V (415V) - 50Hz
Q C In D H
CRT403100156V00 CRT-56V-1-400 ** 1 3 x 6,6 3 x 1,4 55 165 0,5 30 370x370x245 Internal
CRE501403M50028 CRTE07520805040 5 3 x 33,2 3 x 7,2 75 208 1,2 5 370x370x106 External
CRE751403M50033 CRTE07520807540 7,5 3 x 49,7 3 x 10,8 75 208 1,2 5 370x370x106 External
CRE1D2403M50036 CRTE08520812540 12,5 3 x 82,9 3 x 18 85 208 1,6 4 370x370x106 External
CRE152403M50054 CRTE10020815040 15 3 x 99,5 3 x 21,7 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External
CRE402403M50108 CRTE13628340040 ** 40 3 x 265,4 3 x 57,7 136 283 3,8 2 370x370x161 External
CRE502403M50416 CRTE13636050040 ** 50 3 x 332 3 x 72,2 136 360 5,5 2 470x280x160 External

** Not UL approved
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POWER CAPACITORS
CRT-E 450V - 50Hz

Rated Voltage 450V
According to IEC
Service life
(hot spot 50°C)

Service life
(hot spot 55°C)
Installation Indoor
*
Vn = 450V - 50Hz
Q C In D H
CRT453400166V00 CRT-66V-4-450 ** 4 3 x 21 3 x 5,1 65 205 0,7 6 370x370x106 Internal
CRE1D2453M50037 CRTE08520812545 12,5 3 x 65,5 3 x 16 85 208 1,6 4 370x370x106 External
CRE402453M50162 CRTE13628340045 ** 40 3 x 209,7 3 x 51,3 136 283 3,8 2 370x370x161 External

** Not UL approved
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POWER CAPACITORS
CRT-E 525V - 50Hz

Rated Voltage 525V
According to IEC
Service life
(hot spot 50°C)

Service life
(hot spot 55°C)
Installation Indoor
*
Vn = 525V - 50Hz
Q C In D H
CRE102523M50057 CRTE08520810052 10 3 x 38,5 3 x 11 85 208 1,6 4 370x370x106 External
CRE1D2523M50038 CRTE08520812552 12,5 3 x 48,1 3 x 13,7 85 208 1,6 4 370x370x106 External
CRE202523M50021 CRTE10020820052 20 3 x 77 3 x 22 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External
CRE402523M50079 CRTE13620840052 40 3 x 154 3 x 44 136 208 3,2 2 370x370x161 External
CRE502523M50428 CRTE13636050052 ** 50 3 x 193 3 x 55 136 360 5,5 2 470x280x161 External

** Not UL approved
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POWER CAPACITORS
CRT-E 690V - 50Hz

Rated Voltage 690V
According to IEC
Service life
(hot spot 50°C)

Service life
(hot spot 55°C)
Terminals Terminal board
Protection degree IP20
Installation Indoor
Vn = 690V - 50Hz
Q C In D H
CRE1D2693M50166 CRTE10020812569 12,5 3 x 27,9 3 x 10,5 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External
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POWER CAPACITORS
CRT-E 750V - 50Hz

Rated Voltage 750V
According to IEC
Service life
(hot spot 50°C)

Service life
(hot spot 55°C)
Installation Indoor
Vn = 750V - 50Hz
Q C In D H
CRE1D2753M50173 CRTE11620812575 12,5 3 x 23,6 3 x 9,6 116 208 2,6 3 370x370x125 External
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POWER CAPACITORS
CRT-E 800V - 50Hz

Rated Voltage 800V
According to IEC
Service life
(hot spot 50°C)

Service life
(hot spot 55°C)
Installation Indoor
Vn = 800V - 50Hz
Q C In D H
CRE751803M50044 CRTE10020807580 7,5 3 x 12,4 3 x 5,4 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External
CRE1D2803M50180 CRTE11620812580 12,5 3 x 20,7 3x9 116 208 2,6 3 370x370x125 External
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POWER CAPACITORS
CRT-E 230V- 60Hz

Rated Voltage 230V
According to IEC
Service life
(hot spot 50°C)

Service life
(hot spot 55°C)
Installation Indoor
*
Vn = 230V - 60Hz
Q C In D H
CRT233120156V60 CRT-56V-1,2-230/60 ** 1,2 3 x 20 3x3 55 165 0,5 30 370x370x245 Internal
CRT233180156V60 CRT-56V-1,8-230/60 ** 1,8 3 x 30,1 3 x 4,5 55 165 0,5 30 370x370x245 Internal
CRT133240166V60 CRT-66V-2,4-230/60 ** 2,4 3 x 40,1 3x6 65 205 0,7 6 370x370x106 Internal
CRT233300166V60 CRT-66V-3-230/60 ** 3 3 x 50,1 3 x 7,5 65 205 0,7 6 370x370x106 Internal
CRE601233M60059 CRTE08520806023/60 6 3 x 100 3 x 15 85 208 1,6 4 370x370x106 External
CRE901233M60060 CRTE10020809023/60 9 3 x 150 3 x 22,6 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External
CRE122233M60031 CRTE10020812023/60 12 3 x 200 3 x 30 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External
CRE152233M60032 CRTE11620815023/60 15 3 x 250 3 x 37,6 116 208 2,6 3 370x370x125 External

** Not UL approved
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POWER CAPACITORS
CRT-E 400V - 60Hz

Rated Voltage 400V
According to IEC
Service life
(hot spot 50°C)

Service life
(hot spot 55°C)
Installation Indoor
Vn = 400V - 60Hz
Q C In D H
CRE501403M60432 CRT-E-75208-5-400 60Hz 5 3 x 27,6 3 x 7,2 75 208 1,2 5 370x370x106 External
CRE1D2403M60431 CRT-E-100208-12,5-400 60Hz 12,5 3 x 69,1 3 x 18 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External
CRE152403M60430 CRT-E-100208-15-400 60Hz 15 3 x 82,9 3 x 21,7 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External
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POWER CAPACITORS
CRT-E 480V - 60Hz

Rated Voltage 480V
According to IEC
Service life
(hot spot 50°C)

Service life
(hot spot 55°C)
Terminals Terminal board /screws (D ≤ 65mm)
Installation Indoor
*
Vn = 480V - 60Hz
Q C In D H
CRT483150156V60 CRT-56V-1,5-480/60 ** 1,5 3 x 5,8 3 x 1,8 55 165 0,5 30 370x370x245 Internal
CRT483250156V60 CRT-56V-2,5-480/60 ** 2,5 3 x 9,6 3x3 55 165 0,5 30 370x370x245 Internal
CRT483500166V60 CRT-66V-5-480/60 ** 5 3 x 19,2 3x6 65 205 0,7 6 370x370x106 Internal
CRE501483M60085 CRTE07520805048/60 5 3 x 19,2 3x6 75 208 1,2 5 370x370x106 External
CRE751483M60086 CRTE07520807548/60 7,5 3 x 28,9 3x9 75 208 1,2 5 370x370x106 External
CRE102483M60087 CRTE08520810048/60 10 3 x 38,5 3 x 12 85 208 1,6 4 370x370x106 External
CRE1D2483M60088 CRTE08520812548/60 12,5 3 x 48,1 3 x 15 85 208 1,6 4 370x370x106 External
CRE152483M60089 CRTE10020815048/60 15 3 x 57,7 3 x 18 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External
CRE202483M60090 CRTE10020820048/60 20 3 x 77 3 x 24,1 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External
CRE252483M60091 CRTE11620825048/60 25 3 x 96,2 3 x 30,1 116 208 2,6 3 370x370x125 External

** Not UL approved
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POWER CAPACITORS
CRT-E 600V - 60Hz

Rated Voltage 600V
According to IEC
Service life
(hot spot 50°C)

Service life
(hot spot 55°C)
Installation Indoor
Vn = 600V - 60Hz
Q C In D H
CRE102603M60441 CRTE10020810060/60 10 3 x 24,6 3 x 9,6 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External
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Packing details: CRTE Capacitors
WOODEN FRAME ON STANDARD EURO-PALLET

(FUMIGATED IF REQUIRED)
CRTE Capacitor Number Number Package height

diameter (mm) of Capacitors of Capacitors H (mm)
per box per pallet/box
75 5 180 900
85 4 144 900
1200 100 3 108 900
116 3 108 1050
136 2 60 1050
800
136 (50 Kvar) 2 40 1000
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CHAPTER 3
Harmonic blocking
reactors Rated inductance [l]
Inductance rating of reactor, measured at rated current In,
epressed in mH (Milli-Henry) is the main component feature.
Capacitance [C]
It comes from the delta connection of three single phase
capacitive elements. Stated value is the multiple by three of
each element and it expressed in μF (micro Farad).
Capacitor Rated voltage [v]

The series connection of capacitor and reactor causes a
voltage rise at the capacitor terminals as described by the
following formula which must be considered when selecting
a capacitor for the case.
UN
The growing use of power electronic devices is causing Uc =
p
an increasing level of harmonic distortion in the electrical [1- ]
100%
systems, which frequently leads to problems with capacitor
installations. This is the reason why energy suppliers and
actual conditions require the usage of harmonic blocking where
reactors.
XL
A detuned capacitor system works out the function of p = 100% .
power factor correction whilst preventing any amplification
XC
of harmonic currents and voltages caused by resonance
between capacitor and inductance impedances of the examples:
electrical system.
By adding an appropriately rated series reactor to the
power capacitor, both elements form a low-pass resonant Detung factor p Resonance frequency Fr
circuit (usually below the 5th) which prevents higher order FN = 50 Hz FN = 60 Hz
harmonics to flow into capacitors.
5,67 % 210 Hz 227 Hz
ICAR harmonic blocking reactors are made of high-class
transformer sheets and aluminiun or copper coils. 7% 189 Hz 252 Hz
They are fully manufactured at our premises, dried and 14 % 134 Hz 160 Hz
impregnated in a vacuum with environmentally-friendly,
low-styrole resin which ensures high voltage withstand, low Rated capacitor power [Q]
noise levels, and enjoys a long operating life. The rated capacitor output is defined as the power the
capacitor can generate if supplied at rated voltage; it is
important to follow the manufacturer recommendation in
PARAMETERS AND SELECTION terms of voltage selection.
This parameter also makes easier the selection of proper
Coupling of Capacitors and Reactors CRTE capacitor in series to reactor.
Combination of capacitors and reactors is a delicate
procedure which has to be properly done. The scheme Real output [Qc]
ICAR is proposing in following pages comes from its Actual capacitor output is increased respect to the rated
experience in the Automatic Power Factor Correction value by the higher voltage at capacitor terminals.
systems design and manufacturing and it considers all of However this effect is already incorporated in the table Qc
the aspects involved, such as: Reactive Power.
Voltage increase across capacitor terminals
• Allowable harmonic overload of reactors and capacitors RMS Current Ieff [Irms]
• Actual reactive power output Actual load flowing on the reactor in permanent operation,
It is then warmly recommended to respect the proposed it is composed by the fundamental wave plus harmonic
coupling of capacitance and reactance, as well as capacitor currents. Component selections described in this catalogue
rated voltage. are made in respect to the maximum reactor and capacitor
allowed manufacturer limits.
Detuning frequency [fN]
Harmonic blocking reactor choice is based on the actual
harmonic current spectrum; the most relevant and lowest
harmonic current determines the harmonic blocking
frequency, hence the reactor selection.
In detail
• 140Hz will be used if THD in current is substantial higher
than 60%,
• 189Hz or 215Hz will be used if THD in current is up to
60%.
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RECOMMENDED CONNECTING
SCHEME
Reactors shown in this catalogue are designed for the
following scheme of wiring.
L1 L1
L2 L2
L3 L3
L1 L2 L3 PE
L1
L2
L3
FU
41 42 43
31 32 33
22 Rc
C
21 23
50kvar SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT MISAPPLY REACTORS FOR POWER FACTOR
CORRECTION APPLICATIONS
To prevent damage to people and goods due to
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE improper usage and/or application of reactors,
Handling and Storage the “RECOMMENDATION FOR THE SAFE USE OF
Reactors shall have to be handled and stored with STATIC CAPACITORS, BANKS AND EQUIPMENT FOR
care in order to avoid any mechanical damage during POWERFACTOR CORRECTION”. Published by ANIE shall
transportation. Protection against environmental influences have to be strictly respected. ICAR is not responsible for
shall also be taken. any kind of possible damages occurred to people or things,
derived from the improper installation and application of
Installation Power Factor Correction capacitors and reactors.
Reactors are suitable for indoor installation and for vertical
position. Reactors must be installed in such a way that the Most common misapplication forms
specified limit temperature is not overcome. Current, voltage, harmonics and frequency above
Not being in compliance with the above instructions will specification;
result as a reduction of the expected service life. • Working or storage temperature beyond the specified
limits;
Assembly • Unusual service conditions as mechanical shock and
Total losses are sum of all iron, winding, and stray field vibrations, corrosive or abrasive conductive parts in
losses at max. specified over voltage and harmonic content. cooling air, oil or water vapour or corrosive substances,
Depending on the detuning factor, actual dissipation power explosive gas or dust, radioactivity, excessive and fast
of our reactors is between 4 and 6W/kvar. variations of ambient conditions, service areas higher
While using capacitors and reactors within a capacitor than 2000 m above sea level...
bank, suitable means for heat dissipation and cooling of In case of doubt in choice or in performances of the
components shall be taken. capacitors and reactors ICAR technical service MUST be
A minimum 20mm distance between the units has to be contacted.
maintained.
Personal Safety
Maintenance Electrical or mechanical misapplications of Harmonic
Periodical checks and inspections are required to ensure Blocking Reactors capacitors may become hazardous.
reliable operation of reactors. Special attention must be taken to make sure the reactors
Monitoring and recording of the electrical service are correctly used for each application and that warnings
parameters are also recommended to become acquainted and instructions are strictly followed. Reactors are made
with progressive reactors stress conditions. not only but also with iron, aluminium, paper and resin that
are partially flammable materials. The risk of fire cannot be
Protections totally eliminated; therefore suitable precautions shall be
Temperature Switch All reactors are provided with a separate taken. Reliability data quoted by ICAR should be considered
screw terminal for the temperature switch (opening switch) as statistical i.e. based on a number of components, and
which is located inside everyl coil. does not guarantee properties or performance in the legal
These leads shall be wired in series to contactor coils to sense. ICAR liability is limited to the replacement of defective
switch off in case of over load. components. This applies in particular to consequential
damage caused by component failure.
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HARMONIC BLOCKING REACTORS
UN
400V
f
50Hz
fN
215 Hz
P
5,4%
5,4% 400V - 50Hz Reactors
Applicable standards IEC 60076-6
Rated voltages 230...690V
Rated frequencies 50 Hz
Tolerance of inductance ±5%( mean value across three phases)
Linearity I lin= 1.6…1,8 In
Insulation (winding-core) 3 kV
Temperature class F (155°C)
Maximum Ambient Temperature 40°C
Protection class IP00 indoor mounting
Humidity 95%
Cooling natural
Design Three phase, iron core double air gap
Winding material Aluminium foil/copper wires
Impregnation Polyester resin, class H
Terminals Terminal blocks, or cable lugs.
All reactors are provided with a
separate screw terminal for the
Temperature Switch
temperature switch (opening switch)
which is located inside every coil
Switching temperature 140°C
Voltage 250Vac (<5A)
Tolerance ±5K
Qc Qc Capacitor
Dimensions
at L Irms Weight at rated rated Capacitance
PART NUMBER Material (AxBxC)
400V (mH) (A) (Kg) voltage voltage (μF)
(mm)
(kvar) (kvar) (V)
46015810 5 5,8 8 copper 205x167x68 7 7,5 450 112,5
46012910 10 2,9 16 copper 205x164x68 8,6 12,5 450 196
46012401 12,5 2,4 19 copper 205x184x68 6 15 450 236
46011451 20 1,45 32 copper 205x184x88 9,5 25 450 393
46011452 25 1,22 39 copper 180x180x170 11,6 30 450 471
PRG0030DAB57579 40 0,73 64,3 aluminium 320x220x120 18 50 450 786
PRG0039DAB57871 50 0,6 78 aluminium 340x220x135 20 60 450 942
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7% 400V - 50Hz Reactors

UN
400V
f
50Hz
fN
189 Hz
P
7%
Linearity I lin= 1.6…1.8 In
Humidity 95%
Cooling natural
Temperature Switch
Tolerance ±5K
Qc Qc Capacitor
Dimensions
(mm)
(kvar) (kvar) (V)
4618300 5 8,3 8 copper 205x170x65 6,0 7,5 450 112,5
46014200 10 4,2 17 copper 205x181x79 7,7 12,5 450 196
46014201 12,5 3,03 21 copper 180x180x150 11 15 450 236
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UN
400V
f
50Hz
fN
134 Hz
P
14%
Humidity 95%
Cooling natural
Temperature Switch
Tolerance ±5K
Qc Qc Capacitor
Dimensions
(mm)
(kvar) (kvar) (V)
46021480 5 14,8 9 copper 205x170x78 7,4 7,5 525 87
46017400 10 7,4 18 copper 205x180x113 12,8 15 525 173
46016300 12,5 6,3 19 copper 205x170x113 13,5 20 525 231
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7% 380V - 60Hz Reactors 380V

UN f
60Hz
fN
252 Hz
P
7%
Humidity 95%
Cooling natural
Temperature Switch
Tolerance ±5K
Qc Qc Capacitor
Dimensions
(mm)
(kvar) (kvar) (V)
46188300 5 8,3 8 copper 205x170x65 13,5 6 450 78
46012910 10 2,9 16 copper 205x184x68 8,6 12 450 157
46012600 12,5 2,6 27 copper 205xx184x98 11 15 450 196
46011451 20 1,45 32 copper 205x184x88 9,5 24 450 314
46011452 25 1,22 39 copper 180x180x170 13,6 30 450 393
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UN
400V
f
60Hz
fN
227 Hz
P
5,4%
Humidity 95%
Cooling natural
Temperature Switch
Tolerance ±5K
Qc Qc Capacitor
Dimensions
(mm)
(kvar) (kvar) (V)
46015810 5 5,8 8 copper 205x167x68 7 6 450 78
46012600 10 2,6 27 copper 205xx184x98 11 12 450 157
46012601 12,5 1,8 26 copper 180x180x130 8 18 450 236
46012602 20 1,31 30 copper 180x180x140 9,7 24 450 314
46012603 25 1,05 44 copper 180x180x150 11,4 30 450 393
PRG0035DAB57693 50 0,45 88 aluminium 320x220x130 19,5 66 450 864
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UN
230V
f
60Hz
fN
252 Hz
P
7%
Humidity 95%
Cooling natural
Temperature Switch
Tolerance ±5K
Qc Qc Capacitor
Dimensions
(mm)
(kvar) (kvar) (V)
46012100 5 2,1 33 copper 205x180x113 13,3 15 400 249
46012101 10 1,04 35 copper 180x180x130 7,9 30 400 497
46012102 12,5 0,82 37 copper 180x180x130 8 12 230 602
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UN
230V
f
60Hz
fN
227 Hz
P
5,67%
5,67% 230V - 60Hz Reactors
Humidity 95%
Cooling natural
Temperature Switch
Tolerance ±5K
Qc Qc Capacitor
Dimensions
(mm)
(kvar) (kvar) (V)
460120103 5 1,6 15 copper 180x180x120 5,7 15 400 249
460120104 10 0,82 37 copper 180x180x130 8,2 30 400 497
460120105 12,5 0,66 36 copper 180x180x120 6,8 12 230 602
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Packing details: Reactors
PALLET
Reactor Reactors
50 type per package
Copper
20
winding
Aluminium
16
winding
1200
800
WOODEN BOX
Reactor Reactors
950 type per package
Copper 90
winding
Aluminium 72
winding
1300
1150
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CHAPTER 4
Reactive power regulators and protections

The reactive power regulator is, together with the capacitors and reactors (in detuned fi lter cabinets), the key component of the automatic
power factor correction system. It is in fact the "intelligent" element, responsible for the verifi cation of the power factor of the load, in function
of which controls the switching on and off of the capacitors batteries in order to maintain the power factor of the system beyond the target.
The reactive power regulators RPC are designed to provide the desired power factor while minimizing the wearing on the banks of capacitors,
accurate and reliable in measuring and control functions are simple and intuitive in installation and consultation. The fl exibility of ICAR
regulators allows you to modify all the parameters to customize its operation to fi t the actual characteristics of the system to be corrected
(threshold power factor, sensitivity of step switching, reconnecting time of the steps, presence of photovoltaics, etc.).
Reactive power regulators 5LGA RPC

and RPC 8LGA
The new reactive power regulator RPC 5LGA equips Micromatic
and Minimatic automatic power factor correction systems,
while the new regulator RPC 8LGA equips MIDImatic. Both
are managed by a microprocessor and offer many features
maintaining a simple user interface locally or from a PC. They
are characterized by a large LCD display with text messages
(in 6 languages: ITA, ENG, FRA, SPA, POR, GER) and icons for
quick and intuitive navigation.
The regulators are very flexible: they are in fact able to adjust RPC 5LGA RPC 8LGA
the power factor between 0,8 inductive and 0,8 capacitive, to

operating with power from 100 to 440 VAC, to run on the 4
quadrants for cogeneration installations, to accept in Input CT
Alarms
secondary 5A or 1A .
Regulators RPC ICAR show many different alarms:
The regulators have standard temperature control and the
• Under-compensation: the alarm is activated if, with
ability to configure one of the available relays for activating
all the steps of power factor correction switched on,
visual alarms sound at a distance; also control the distortion of
the power factor is lower than the desired value
current and voltage.
• Over-compensation: the alarm is activated if, with
Regulators RPC 5LGA-8LGA can operate in automatic or
all the steps of power factor correction switched off,
manual mode: in the first case in complete autonomy by
the power factor is greater than the desired value.
switching batteries available up to the desired power factor;
• Minimum and maximum current: to assess the
in the second case it will be the operator to force the insertion
condition of the system load
and disconnection of the battery: the regulator still oversee
• Minimum and maximum voltage: to evaluate the
operations to prevent potential damage to the capacitors (for
stresses due to the variations of the supply voltage
example by assessing compliance of discharge times before a
• Maximum THD%: to assess the pollution of network
subsequent insertion).
as regards to harmonic current.
The slot allows you to add additional functions:
• Maximum temperature in the enclosure: to monitor
• OUT2NO for two additional digital outputs
the capacitor climatic conditions
• COM485 communication module for connection to
• Short voltage interruptions.
network RS485 (Modbus)
Alarms are programmable (enable, threshold, time on / off).
• COM232 communication module for connection to
network RS232 (Modbus)
• WEBETH communication module for connection to
the Ethernet network (Modbus), available only for RPC Display Indications
8LGA The LCD display icons and text provides the following
information for quick identification of the state of the
system:
Measurement functions • Operating mode automatic/manual
Regulators RPC 5LGA and 8LGA provide many standard
• Status of each battery (on / off)
measurements in order to check and monitor the correct
• Recognition power factor inductive / capacitive
electrical and temperature conditions of the power factor
• Type of value displayed
correction system. Display shows the following values: power
• Active alarm code, and explanatory text (in a
factor, voltage, current, delta kvar (reactive power missing to
language of choice among the 6 available: ITA, ENG,
reach the target power factor), average weekly power factor,
FRA, SPA, POR, GER)
total harmonic distortion of the current system (THDIR%)
with detailed harmonic for harmonic from 2nd to 15th, total
harmonic distortion of the voltage (THDV%) with detail for
harmonic harmonic from 2nd to 15th, total harmonic distortion
Contacts
in the current% (THDI%) capacitor, temperature. The controller
The regulators RPC 5LGA and 8LGA have power contacts
stores and makes available for consultation the maximum value
for controlling the steps, to control the eventual cooling fan
of each of these variables, to evaluate the most severe stress
and for the activation of alarms to distance; contacts are
suffered by the automatic power factor correction since the
NO and have a range of 1.5A to 5A at 250Vac or 440Vac.
last reset: the temperature, the voltage and the total harmonic
A contact is in exchange for alarm functions (NO or NC).
distortion have a strong impact on the capacitors as if they
hold more than the nominal values can drastically reduce the
service life.
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Technical characteristics
• Microprocessor control
• Auxiliary supply voltage: 100 to 440 VAC
• Frequency: 50Hz / 60Hz
• Voltage measuring input : 100 to 600V
• Current measuring input : 5A (1A programmable)
• Current reading range: from 25mA to 6A (from 25mA to 1.2A)
• Automatic current way sensing: yes
• Operation in systems with cogeneration: yes
• Power consumption: 9.5 VA
• Output relay : 5A - 250Vac
• Cos φ adjustment: from 0.5 ind to 0.5 cap
• Step Switching Time: 1s ÷ 1000s
• Alarm relay: yes
• Degree of protection: IP54 on front and IP20 at terminals
• Operating temperature: -20 ° C to + 60 ° C
• Storage temperature: -30 ° C to + 80 ° C
• Optical port Front: for communication USB or WIFI with dedicated accessories
• Compliance with the standards: IEC EN 61010-1; IEC / EN 61000-6-2; IEC / EN 61000-6-4; UL508; CSA C22-2 n ° 14
RPC 5LGA RPC 8LGA

Additional modules
The regulator RPC 5LGA has the ability to accommodate,
in the back slot, an additional module.
Output relays: 5 (up to 7) 8 (up to 12)
Dimensions: 96x96mm 144x144mm The regulator RPC 8LGA has two rear slots to accommodate
up to two additional modules. Once installed an additional
Weight: 0,35kg 0,65kg module, the controller recognizes and activates the menu
for its programming. Additional modules can be installed
even in the bank already in service.
Slots for additional module may be already used by ICAR

to implement necessary functions to the context in which
the controller is mounted. If you decide to add a module to
an already operating, ensure that there is an available slot.
• OUT2NO two digital outputs device to control
additional steps (two relays 5A 250Vac)
• COM232 interface RS232 isolated
• COM485 interface RS485 isolated
• WEBETH communication module for connection to
the Ethernet network, available only for RPC 8LGA
LCD display with icons and text
Selection keys, parameters

editing and confirmation
Communication optical port

USB-WIFI
RPC 5LGA RPC 8LGA
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Reactive power regulator RPC 8BGA
The RPC 8BGA reactive power regulator equips MULTImatic Measurement functions and help to
automatic power factor correction systems.
It is a very innovative controller, with exclusive features: maintain
• High electrical performance 8BGA is a real evolved multimeter, thanks also to the
• Extended Capabilities graphic display of excellent readability and to the powerful
• Graphic display microprocessor . The measured parameters are the basic
• Advanced communication ones (cos phi, FP, V, I, P, Q, A, Ea, Er) with the addition of the
• Upgradability, even after installation distortion of the voltage and current (THD, histogram of the
• Powerful supervision software value of each harmonic, waveform graphic visualization).
More details below, referring to the following page tables If 8BGA is connected to three CT, the harmonic analysis is
and manuals for further information. detailed for each phase, in order to identify any anomalies
of single phase loads. 8BGA measure and count values that
High electrical performance: The 8BGA controller can help in ruling the PFC (temperature, number of switching
is equipped with powerful hardware, which allows a of each step). 8BGA also suggests the maintenance to be
considerable electrical performances: it can be connected carried out by means of simple messages on the display.
to the CT secondary 5A or 1A, it can work on networks Keep efficient capacitor becomes much easier.
with voltages from 100 to 600Vac with a measuring range 8BGA stores the maximum values of current, voltage,
from 75VAC to 760VAC, it can be connected to a single temperature, each associated with the date and time of the
CT (typical configuration of the power factor correction) or event for a better analysis of what happened.
three-CTs (for a more accurate measurement of the power
factor, and this fact makes the 8BGA controller to refocus
and to be a multimeter as well). Alarms
The set of alarms (maximum and minimum voltage, maximum
Extended Capabilities: The 8BGA reactive power and minimum current, over and under-compensation,
regulator is controlled by a powerful microprocessor that overload of the capacitors, maximum temperature,
allows a set of new functions to solve problems even in microinterruption) associated with the readability of the
complex plant. messages on the display allows a better understanding of
8BGA can work master-slave functions, handles up to 10 what happened.
languages simultaneously, can be used in MV systems Even alarm programming (enable / disable, delay, relapse
managing the transformation ratio of the VT, it can support etc.) is easier and faster.
multiple inputs and outputs via optional modules, it can
handle target cos phi from 0.5 inductive to 0.5 capacitive.
8BGA can build a network of 4 wired units (one master
three slaves) to be able to handle up to 32 steps of power
factor correction in a consistent and uniform way.
Graphical display with high readability: forget the

regulators with small displays and diffi cult to read: 8BGA
will amaze you with its display matrix graphic LCD 128x80
pixels.
The detail and sharpness allow intuitive navigation between
the diff erent menus, represented with text and icons.
Advanced communication: 8BGA born to be a regulator

able to communicate in a manner in line with the latest
technology: Ethernet, RS485, GSM / GPRS modem, USB,
WIFI.
Now you can see the information of the company cos phi,
without having to go in front of the regulator. It will be the
controller to inform you by posting, if you wish, SMS or
email. Or you can consult a tablet, a smartphone, or PC.
The information about the cos phi is important, because it
impacts heavily on the company's income statement.
Evolutivity: the "basic" 8BGA regulator can be enhanched

with up to four additional modules "plug and play" which
greatly expands its performance. And 'possible to add
additional control relays (up to a total of 16), even for a
static control (thyristors), digital and analog inputs, analog
outputs, communication modules. Your controller can
become a small PLC, and the PFC system can become a
point of data aggregation, for remote communication.
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8BGA Power Factor Correction Controller:
Technical parameters
Technical characteristics
• Auxiliary supply voltage: 100÷440Vac
• Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz
• Voltage Measuring range: 100÷600Vac (-15% / +10%)
• Current Measuring range: 5A (1A selectable)
• Current incoming range: from 25mA to 6A (from 10mA to 1,2A)
• Automatic phase sequence reading: yes
• Compensation in cogeneration: yes
• Burden: 9,5 VA
• Output relay current: 5A – 250Vac
• Cos φ range: from 0,5 ind to 0,5 cap
• Step switching time: 1s÷1000s
• Alarm relay: yes
• Working temperature range: from -20°C to 60°C
• Storage temperature range: from -30°C to + 80°C
• USB optic communication port (with COMUSB)
• Temperature Control: from -30°C to +85°C
• Standards compliance: IEC EN 61010-1; IEC/EN 61000-6-2;
IEC/EN 61000-6-3; UL508; CSA C22-2 n°14
• Step output relays: 5 (expandible till 7)
• Dimensions: 96x96mm
• Weight: 0,35Kg
• Part number: A25060046411000
Graphic display 128x80 pixel
Selection, modification and USB – WIFI Optic netport

enter push buttons.
LED watchdog and alarm
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RPC 8BGA Power Factor Correction Controller: additional modules
The RPC 8BGA controller accommodates up to 4 additional modules "plug & play".
Once you have added an additional module, the controller recognizes and activates the menu for its programming.
Additional modules can also be installed in the rear.
Digital inputs and outputs

These modules allow you to increase the contacts funding for control of the steps contactors
(OUT2NO module) or thyristors (STR4NO module) switched banks, or to add inputs and / or
digital / analog acquisition of parameters and implementing simple logic.
• OUT2NO module 2 digital outputs to control additional steps (two relays 5A 250 Vac)
• STR4NO module 4 static outputs for thyristor control steps (range SPEED)
• INP4OC module 4 digital inputs
• 2IN2SO module 2 digital inputs and 2 static outputs
• INP2AN module 2 analog inputs
• OUT2AN module 2 analog outputs
Protection functions (MCP5) and data logging (DATLOG)

The control and protection module MCP5 allows a more detailed inspection of the electrical parameter
that can damage the capacitors, thanks to algorithms particularly suitable for equipment consisting of
capacitors and reactors (detuned filters MULTImatic FH20, FH30, FD25, FD25V, FD35, FH70, FD70).
The data logging module adds the ability to orodatare events, for a better understanding and diagnosis of
troubled plants.
• MCP5 module for protection and control for additional safety of capacitors, especially suitable in the detuned banks
• DATLOG data logger module with real time clock and battery backup for data retention
Communication functions
RPC 8BGA regulator is very powerful in terms of communication.
The modules dedicated to these functions allow multiple solutions to remotely control the power factor system and all other variables
measured, calculated or obtained from the instrument.
• COM232 isolated RS232 interface
• COM485 RS485 opto-isolated
• WEBETH Ethernet interface with webserver function
• COMPRO isolated Profibus-DP interface
• COMGSM GPRS / GSM modem
• CX01 cable connection from the RPC 8BGA
optical port to the USB port of the computer for
programming, downloading / uploading data,
diagnostics etc..
• CX02 device to connect the optical port in the PRC
8BGA via WIFI: for programming, downloading /
uploading data, diagnostics etc..
• CX03 antenna quad band GSM (800/900/1800
App1
App available for WIFI interfacing with the RPC 8BGA controller via tablet or smartphone. For iOS and Android.
You have the following functions:
• Set of up regulator
• Sending commands
• Reading information
• Download information and data residing on board
1. For availability contact us
technology looking ahead
technology looking ahead
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CHAPTER 5
Electronic Fast
Switches Limits of the traditional contactor switched banks
• High inrush current and over voltages
• Risk of over voltages due to the arc breaking
• Longer reconnecting time: more than 30 sec
• More demanding maintenance compared with static
switches.
General advantages of Power Factor Correction

• Reduced losses on mains and power transformers
• Increase of plant available power
• Less voltage drop in the plant
Electronic Fast Switches benefits include:

• Minimises network disturbances such as Voltage Drop
and Flicker
• No moving parts therefore reduced maintenance (i.e. no
Electro-magnetic contactors)
• Enhanced capacitor life expectancy.
Electronic Fast Switches is the best and sometimes the
sole choice when it is necessary to compensate loads In general there is a comprehensive PLANT EFFICIENCY;
over short periods of time. Examples are steel companies, because power factor correction is fast, the power
lifting apparatus (cranes, quay cranes, etc), cable makers transformer and line design can be done considering only
(extruders, etc), welding machines, robots, compressors, the actual load.
skiing lift stations, LV industrial networks (chemical plants, Therefore longer working life and reliability of plant.
paper mills, automotive suppliers). Thyristor switched Static switches allow unlimited operations.
capacitor bank are also an ergonomic solution where noise Steps switching is also done limiting transient phenomena
can be problematic, like hotels, banks, offices, service that inside normal plants stresses the capacitors reducing
infrastructures (telecommunications board, informatics their working life.
’boards, hospitals, malls).
General Characteristics
ICAR ELECTRONIC FAST SWITCHES FEATURES are Further ADVANTAGES
described below: 1. The control technology adopted doesn’t allow switching
• Switching speed: 20ms ON - 20ms OFF that could generate self damage.
• Electronic components: SCR 2. Very small dimensions.
• Connectable power: up to 100kvar-400/415V 3. High temperature protection.
• Possibility to switch capacitors without reactor 4. Protection from high speed switching.
• Fan dedicated to the cooling radiator 5. Electronic Fast Switch doesn’t need any external supply.
• Protection circuit with signalling LED
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TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS AND TABLES
Voltage 400-415V
Frequency 50Hz
Activation Using external contact voltage free (type SSR Bi-directional opto-mos recommended); no need for 24Vdc
Duty cycle max speed 20ms ON – 20ms OFF
Operating ambient temperature -5/+45°C
PART NUMBER Max Power Dimensions Weight

(mm) (kg)
[WxHxD]
IS100K0IE100K 50kvar 252x220x129,5 (81) 3 Kg
IS100K0IE100K 100kvar 242x215x132 (82) -
CONNECTING DIAGRAM
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THYRISTOR SWITCHES
81
82
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CHAPTER 6
Fast Discharge device RPD 3A

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Fast Discharge Resistor RPD 3A is designed to discharge power capacitors
within few seconds. It can be used with rated network voltage up to 400V and
frequency 50 or 60Hz. The highest capacitor bank power it can deal with is 75
kvar and its discharge time till residual capacitor voltage of 50V is 3 seconds.
Several discharge times till residual capacitor voltage of 50V are shown in
table below. They are shown for 230V and 400V capacitor rated voltage and
frequency of 50 and 60 Hz.
Q (kvar) 230V - 50Hz 230V - 60Hz 380V - 60Hz 400V - 50Hz 400V - 60Hz
(seconds) (seconds) (seconds) (seconds) (seconds)
5 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.2
10 0.9 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.3
12,5 1.1 1.0 0.4 0.5 0.4
20 1.8 1.5 0.7 0.8 0.7
25 2.3 1.9 0.9 1.0 0.8
40 3.7 3.1 1.4 1.6 1.3
50 4.6 3.8 1.8 2.0 1.6
75 6.9 5.7 2.7 3.0 2.5
• Working voltage: 200÷400V
• Frequency: 50/60Hz
• Service: continous
• Phases: 3
• Working temperature: -5/+40°C
• Weight: 0,4Kg
DIMENSIONS
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CONNECTING DIAGRAMS
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CHAPTER 7
EUROrack TRAYS
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
EUROrack system is ideal solution for OEM and switchgears
manufacturers, they are indeed suitable to the most
common switchgears sizes, in addition:
• EUROrack is compact and with high power density,
• EUROrack is available detuned and not detuned,
• Powers from 12,5 kvar to 100kvar in a single tray.
• Bus bars suitable to bear up to 400kvar detuned or
not detuned.
• Easy to assembly as power bus bars and NH fuses
are incorporated in the tray support.
EUROracks are sound for plants where the current Total

Harmonic Distortion is as much as 100% (detuned FH30).
EUROracks are equipped with ICAR high energy density
metallised polypropylene capacitors which assure elevated
performances with low losses and small dimensions.
DESIGN FEATURES CABINET FITTING

Every tray is complete of: EUROracks FH trays are easy to fit inside any standard
• Capacitor Duty Contactors (230Vac coil). cabinet thanks to sliding and adjustable side supports.
• Self-extinguish cable harness according to EN These brackets enable EUROracks to be used in variable
50267-2-1 standards. dept cabinet, i.e. 400 mm (HP only) and 600 mm.
• Three-phase fuse holder type NH00 Furthermore thanks to extensible brackets, 480 mm width
• Power fuses NH00-gG racks could be also fitted in 800 mm width cabinet (see
• Three phase self-healing polypropylene capacitors drawing below), allowing a very flexible combination of
with 525V rated voltage (FH only). steps and total reactive power.
• Three-phase tinned copper bus bar system
• Discharge resistors. The maximum reactive power the bus bar system can bear
• Three phase detuning chokes (FH only) with dedicated is 400kvar 415V 50Hz, both detuned and not detuned.
frequency detuning; each coil winding temperature Extesions of additional trays is possible at any time.
sensor and NC switch. Every rack auxiliary and control component is supplied
• All components inside these products are compliant already wired to the terminal board, which is available on a
with EU Safety Regulations DIN rail of any tray support.
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
(supplied along with each tray)
• Side rack support brackets, suitable for 600-400 mm
depth cabinets
Adaptation bracket
Rack 480mm
• Connecting tinned copper bars and bolts,

• IP20 plexiglass protection.
Rack 680mm
OPTION
• Adaptation bracket, for fitting of 600 mm width trays
in 800 mm width cabinets, and 800 mm width trays
in 1000 mm width cabinets.
Telescopic slide
800 400÷600
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EURORACK TRAYS
HP10 Ue
400-415V
UN
415V
UMAX1
455V
f
50 Hz
THDIR%
≤12%
Rated operational voltage Ue= 400-415V
Rated frequency 50 Hz
Max current overload In (tray) 1.3xIn
Max voltage overload Vn (bank) 1.1xVn
Max current overload In (capacitors) 2xIn
Max voltage overload Vn (capacitors) 3xVn
Insulating voltage (bank) 690V
Capacitors insulating level 3/15kV
Temperature range -5/+40 °C
Discharge resistors on each capacitor
Use indoor
Service continuo/continous
Capacitors connection delta
Switching devices Capacitor duty contactors (AC6b)
Total Tray losses 2 W/kvar
Capacitor Dielectric losses 0,2 W/kvar
Inner surface finish zinc passivation
Tray Applicable standards IEC 61921
Capacitor Applicable standards IEC 60831-1/2
Main characteristics
Power factor correction banks indicated for the plants where the current harmonic distortion, without capacitors installed, has values
lower than 10%. Use of high energy density metallised polypropylene capacitors assures elevated performances, high resistance to
strong voltage overload, low losses and small dimensions.
Generalities:
• Contactors with damping resistors to limit capacitors’ inrush current (230Vac coil).
• N07V-K self-extinguish cable according to IEC 50267-2-1 standards.
• Three-phase fuse holder type NH00
• Power fuses NH00-gG
• 3Ut three phase self-healing polypropylene capacitors with 415V rated voltage.
• Discharge devices.
All components inside this products are compliant with EU Safety Regulations.
POWER POWER POWER STEPS DIM IP20

OVERALL
PART NUMBER UN=415V Ue=415V Ue=400V Ue=400V WxHxD
DRAWING
(kvar) (kvar) (kvar) (kvar) (mm)
IY0AKK225050359 25 25 25 25 480x275x340 93, 95
IY0AKK250050359 50 50 50 2x25 480x275x340 93, 95
IY0AKK275050359 75 75 75 3x25 480x275x340 93, 95
IY0AKK310050359 100 100 100 4x25 480x275x340 93, 95
IY0AKK312550359 125 125 125 5x25 680x275x336 94, 96
IY0AKK315050359 150 150 150 6x25 680x275x336 94, 96
Ue: power factor correction bank working voltage

UN: capacitors rated voltage
UMAX: capacitor admissible maximum voltage
THDIR%: current total harmonic distortion of the plant
45
EURORACK TRAYS
Ue
400-415V
UN
450V
UMAX1
445V
f
50 Hz
THDIR%
≤20%
HP20
DATA SHEETS AND SELECTION TABLES
Rated operational voltage Ue= 400-415V 50Hz
Rated frequency 1.3xIn
50Hz
Max voltage
current overload
overload Vn
Vn (capacitors)
(capacitors) 1,3Vn
3x Vn
Temperature range -25/+55°C
-5/+40 °C
Use indoor
Total Tray losses 6 W/kvar (FH) / 2 W/kvar (HP)
2
60439-1/2 IEC 61921-1
lower than 18%.Use of high energy density metallised polypropylene capacitors assures elevated performances, high resistance to
Generalities:
POWER POWER POWER STEPS DIM IP20

OVERALL
DRAWING
IY0JHK230050359 30 26 25 25 480x275x340 93, 95
IY0JHK260050359 60 52 50 2x25 480x275x340 93, 95
IY0JHK290050359 90 78 75 3x25 480x275x340 93, 95
IY0JHK312050359 120 104 100 4x25 480x275x340 93, 95
IY0JHK315050359 150 134 125 5x25 680x275x336 94, 96
IY0JHK318050359 180 160 150 6x25 680x275x336 94, 96

46
EURORACK TRAYS
HP30 Ue
400-415V
UN
525V
UMAX1
580V
f
50 Hz
THDIR%
≤27%
Rated frequency 50Hz
Max voltage overload Vn (capacitors) 3x Vn
Use indoor
Generalities:
• Degree of protection IP20
POWER POWER POWER BANKS DIM IP20

IY0SQK240050359 40 25 25 480x275x458 480x275x340
IY0SQK280050359 80 50 2x25 480x275x458 480x275x340
IY0SQK312050805 120 75 3x25 480x275x458 480x275x340
IY0SQK316050359 160 100 4x25 480x275x458 480x275x340
IY0SQK316050803 160 100 2x12,5-25-50 480x275x458 680x275x336
IY0SQK320050359 200 125 5x25 680x275x458 680x275x336
IY0SQK324050359 240 150 6x25 680x275x458 680x275x336
IY0SQK324050804 240 150 2x12,5-25-2x50 680x275x458 680x275x336

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EURORACK DETUNED TRAYS
Ue
400-415V
f
50 Hz
THDIR%
≤20%
fN
215 Hz
p
5,4%
FH05
Max current overload Vn (capacitors) 1,3 Vn
Use indoor
Switching devices Capacitor duty contactors
Tray Applicable standards IEC 61439-1/2 IEC 61921 IEC 61642
Power factor correction banks indicated for the plants where the current harmonic distortion has values up to 20%. Use of high
energy density metallised polypropylene capacitors assures elevated performances with low losses and small dimensions.
Generalities:
• Contactors(230Vac coil).
• Series 3Ut three phase self-healing polypropylene capacitors with 525V rated voltage.
• Three phase detuning choke with tuning frequency 215 Hz.
POWER POWER STEPS DIM IP20

OVERALL
PART NUMBER Ue=415V Ue=400V Ue=400V WxHxD
DRAWING
(kvar) (kvar) (kvar) (mm)
IY7HFK212550368 13.5 12.5 12.5 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7HFK218850368 20 18.75 6.25-12.5 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7HFK225050369 27 25 2x12.5 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7HFK225050368 27 25 25 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7HFK250050425 54 50 2x25 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7HFK250050368 54 50 50 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7HFK275050368 80 75 25-50 680x275x450 92, 98
IY7HFK310050368 107 100 50-50 680x275x450 92, 98

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FH20 Ue
400-415V
f
50 Hz
THDIR%
≤60%
fN
180 Hz
p
7,7%
Use indoor
Tray Applicable standards IEC 61439-1/2 IEC 61921 IEC 61642
Generalities:
• Three phase detuning choke with tuning frequency 180 Hz

OVERALL
DRAWING
IY7TFK212550360 13.5 12.5 12.5 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7TFK218850360 20 18.75 6.25-12.5 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7TFK225050362 27 25 2x12.5 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7TFK225050360 27 25 25 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7TFK250050422 54 50 2x25 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7TFK250050360 54 50 50 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7TFK275050360 80 75 25-50 680x275x450 92, 98
IY7TFK310050360 107 100 50-50 680x275x450 92, 98

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Ue
400-415V
f
50 Hz
THDIR%
100%
fN
135 Hz
p
13,7%
FH30
DATA SHEETS AND SELECTION TABLES
Rated operational voltage Ue= 400-415V 50Hz
Rated frequency 1.3xIn
50Hz
Temperature range -25/+55°C
-5/+40 °C
Use indoor
Total Tray losses 6 W/kvar (FH) / 2 W/kvar (HP)
Tray Applicable standards IEC 61439-1/2
60439-1/2 IEC 61921
61921-1
IEC 61642
Generalities:
• Three phase detuning choke with tuning frequency 180 Hz

OVERALL
DRAWING
IY7NFK212550426 13.5 12.5 12.5 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7NFK218850426 20 18.75 6.25-12.5 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7NFK225050427 27 25 2x12.5 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7NFK225050426 27 25 25 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7NFK250050428 54 50 2x25 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7NFK250050426 54 50 50 480x275x450 91, 97
IY7NFK275050426 80 75 25-50 680x275x450 92, 98

50
EURORACK TRAYS
HP10
(400V - 60Hz)
Ue
400V
UN
400V
UMAX1
440V
f
60 Hz
THDIR%
≤12%
Rated operational voltage Ue= 400
Max current overload In (bank) 1.3xIn
Max voltage overload Vn
3xVn
(capacitors)
Discharge device on each capacitor
Use indoor
Service continous
Operation devices capacitor duty contactors (AC6b)
Total Joule losses ~2W/kvar
Surface finish galvanisation
Banks applicable standards IEC 61439-1/2 IEC 61921
Capacitors standards IEC 60831-1/2
Generalities:
Degree of protection: IP20
Part Number Power (Kvar) Steps (kvar) DIM IP20 Overall

Ue=400V Ue=400V WxHxD (mm) Drawing
IY0AFF225060359 25 25 480x275x335 93,95
IY0AFF250060359 50 2 x 25 480x275x335 93,95
IY0AFF275060359 75 3 x 25 480x275x335 93,95
IY0AFF310060359 100 4 x 25 480x275x335 93,95

51
EURORACK TRAYS
Ue
440V
UN
480V
UMAX1
530V
f
60 Hz
THDIR%
≤20%
HP30 (440V - 60Hz)
Rated operational voltage Ue= 440V
Max voltage overload Vn (bankt) 1.1xVn
3xVn
(capacitors)
Use indoor
Service continous
Banks applicable standards IEC 60439-1/2 IEC 61921-1
Power factor correction banks indicated for the plants where the current harmonic distortion without existing capacitors has values
up to 25%. Use of high energy density metallised polypropylene capacitors assures elevated performances with low losses and small
dimensions.
Generalities:
• Contactors (230Vac coil).
• N07V-K self-extinguish cable according to IEC 20/22/2 – IEC 50267-2-1 standards.
• Degree of protection IP20.
PART NUMBER Power (kvar) Power (kvar) Steps (kvar) DIM IP20 OVERALL
UN=480V Ue=440V Ue=440V WxHxD(mm) DRAWING
Contact us 36 25 25 480x275x340 93,95

Contact us 72 50 2x25 480x275x340 93,95
Contact us 108 75 3x25 480x275x340 93,95
Contact us 144 100 4x25 480x275x340 93,95

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EURORACK TRAYS
HP30
(480V - 60Hz)
Ue
480V
UN
480V
UMAX1
530V
f
60 Hz
THDIR%
≤12%
3xVn
(capacitors)
Use indoor
Service continous
Banks applicable standards IEC 60439-1/2 IEC 61921-1
Generalities:
• N07V-K self-extinguish cable according to IEC 20/22I2 – IEC 50267-2-1 standards.
• Degreeof protection IP20
PART NUMBER Power (kvar) Power (kvar) Steps (kvar) DIM IP20 OVERALL
UN=480V Ue=480V Ue=480V WxHxD(mm) DRAWING
Contact us 30 25 25 480x275x340 93,95

Contact us 60 50 2x25 480x275x340 93,95
Contact us 90 75 3x25 480x275x340 93,95
Contact us 120 100 4x25 480x275x340 93,95

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Ue
230V
f
60 Hz
THDIR%
≤60%
fN
227 Hz
P
7%
FH20 (230V - 60Hz)
3xVn
(capacitors)
Temperature range (capacitors) -5/+40 °C
Use indoor
Service continous
Operation devices contactors
Applicable standards IEC 61439-1/2 IEC 61921 IEC 61642
Generalities:
• Series 3Ut three phase self-healing polypropylene capacitors with 270-380V rated voltage.
• Three phase detuning choke with tuning frequency 227Hz.
• Degree of protection IP20
PART NUMBER Power (kvar) Steps (kvar) DIM IP20 OVERALL

Ue=480V Ue=480V WxHxD(mm) DRAWING
IY7TGG225060360 25 25 480x275x450 92,98
IY7TGG250060360 50 2x25 680x275x450 92,98

54
FH20
(400V - 60Hz)
Ue
400V
f
60 Hz
THDIR%
≤60%
fN
227 Hz
P
7%
3xVn
(capacitors)
Use indoor
Service continous
Generalities:
• N07V-K self-extinguish cable according to IEC 61439-1/2 IEC 61921 IEC 61642 IEC 50267-2-1 standards.

IY7TFF225060360 25 25 480x275x450 92,98

IY7TFF250060360 50 50 680x275x450 92,98

55
Ue
480V
f
60 Hz
THDIR%
≤60%
fN
227 Hz
P
7%
FH20 (480V - 60Hz)
3xVn
(capacitors)
Use indoor
Service continous
Generalities:

IY7TGG225060360 25 25 480x275x335 93,95

IY7TGG250060360 50 50 480x275x335 93,95

56
FH30
(380V - 60Hz)
Ue
380V
f
60 Hz
THDIR%
≤100%
fN
168 Hz
P
13%
3xVn
(capacitors)
Use indoor
Service continous
Generalities:
• Contactors(230Vaccoil).
PART NUMBER Power (kvar) Power (kvar) DIM IP20 OVERALL

Contact us 12,5 12,5 480x275x430 92,98

Contact us 25 2x12,5 480x275x430 92,98
Contact us 25 25 480x275x430 92,98
Contact us 50 50 480x275x430 92,98

57
DIMENSIONS
10. EUROrack TRAYS
325
FOR
mm
91
CAB
INE
600
91
TS
W=
600
mm 400 ÷
325
FOR
CAB
INE
TS
W=
800 m
00 m
92
mm
÷6
400
92
29
58
10. EUROrack TRAYS DIMENSIONS
325
93
FOR
93
CAB
INE
TS
W= m
600 600 m
mm
400 ÷
325
94
94
FOR
CAB
INE
TW
=8 mm
00 m
m ÷ 600
400
30
59
10. EUROrack TRAYS
DIMENSIONS
275
480 335
95
95
275
680 335
96
96
31
60
10. EUROrack TRAYS DIMENSIONS
275
480 450
97
97
275
680 450
98
98
32
61
NOTE
62
NOTE
63
COLTADV.IT
LV PARTS AND TRAYS POWER FACTOR CORRECTION

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QUALITY MADE IN ITALY

Lighting Reactors and LV/LV

Alarm preventive maintenance,

RPC 5LGA is on MICROmatic and MINImatic,

Electronic Fast Switches

CHAPTER 2 CRTE Power capacitors 7

CHAPTER 3 Harmonic Blocking Reactors 24

CHAPTER 4 Reactive Power Regulators 34

CHAPTER 5 Thyristor Switches 39

CHAPTER 6 Fast Discharge device RPD 3A 42

CHAPTER 7 EUROrack TRAYS 44

Which means: Q c = 0,692 * 300 = 207,6 kvar

Can be also written Q c = k * P

where the parameter k is easily calculable using table Final

The current I, that flows in the system, is calculated by:

A * 100 630 * 100

The result shows that in these conditions the system

Capacitor M With this type of solution, the parallel resonance frequency

The operation principle is based on the in-line injection of

I1 = Component at the fundamental frequency (50Hz) of the

The dimensioning of tuned/passive filters is linked to the

Automatic PFC systems selection guidelines

THDIR% > 27 HP10/HP20 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30

20 < THDI R% ≤ 27 HP10/HP20 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30 HP20/HP30 HP30/FH20 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30

12 < THDI R% ≤ 20 HP10/HP20 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30 HP20/HP30 HP20/HP30 FH20/FH30 FH20/FH30

THDI R% ≤ 12 HP10/HP20 HP20/HP30 HP30/FH20 HP10/HP20 HP20/HP30 HP30/FH20 FH20/FH30

Capacitors harmonic filtering in low voltage plants.

• Individual fixed Power Factor Correction for motors,

Touch proof terminals

CRTE is equipped with terminal board of IP20 protection

Overpressure safety device

CAPACITOR IN WORKING CAPACITOR WITH OPERATED

PCB Wave cut film

PCB Environmentally friendly filler

Installation and maintenance

Capacitors shall have to be assembled by means of the

Protections The risk of fire cannot be totally eliminated; therefore suitable

Automatic power factor correction banks

DO NOT TOUCH ANY CAPACITOR TERMINAL IF NOT

ICAR is not responsible for any kind of possible damages

Most common misapplication forms

• Current, voltage, harmonics and frequency above

In case of doubt in choice or in performances of the

ØD 85.................. 91 43,5 49,0 35±1 14

ØD 100............... 106 43,5 49,0 35Max 14

Max case elangation in case of over pressure disconnetor

RATED POWER In [A] CROSS SECTION

Limits for parallel of CRTE capacitors

The maximum number of parallel connected units

CRT-E 230V - 50Hz

100.000 operating hours

CRT233150156V00 CRT-56V-1,5-230 ** 1,5 3 x 30,1 3 x 3,8 55 165 0,5 30 370x370x245 Internal

CRT233200166V00 CRT-66V-2-230 ** 2 3 x 40,1 3x5 65 205 0,7 6 370x370x106 Internal

CRT233250166V00 CRT-66V-2,5-230 ** 2,5 3 x 50,1 3 x 6,3 65 205 0,7 6 370x370x106 Internal

CRE501233M50322 CRTE08520805023 5 3 x 100 3 x 12,6 85 208 1,6 4 370x370x106 External

CRE751233M50323 CRTE10020807523 7,5 3 x 150 3 x 18,9 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External

CRE102233M50315 CRTE10020810023 10 3 x 200 3 x 25,2 100 208 2 3 370x370x106 External

CRE152233M50325 CRTE13620815023 15 3 x 300 3 x 37,6 136 208 3,2 2 370x370x161 External

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