BFK15000A230 - CONTACTOR FOR PFC 100KVAR 230VAC 50/60HZ

Why Choose the BFK15000A230?

Lovato’s BFK15000A230 is a contactor for power factor correction with AC control circuit, engineered for dependable capacitor switching. Delivering up to 100kvar at 400V and fitted with a 230VAC 50/60Hz coil, it features built-in limiting resistors to reduce inrush. The 3-pole design and flexible screw or 35mm DIN rail mounting make integration straightforward in three-phase PFC panels and OEM assemblies.

Built for demanding environments, it offers 690 V rated insulation and 8 kV impulse withstand, with Ith 165 A and a mechanical life of 15,000,000 cycles. Operating from -50 to 70 °C up to 3000 m altitude (pollution degree 3), it supports 6–7 Nm terminal torque. Conforms to IEC/EN/BS, UL and CSA 60947 standards, with a Sustainability certification to support responsible specification.

Key Benefits

• Built-in limiting resistors reduce capacitor inrush during switching.
• Handles up to 100kvar at 400V for high-capacity PFC banks.
• 230VAC 50/60Hz coil suits common AC control circuits.
• 3-pole configuration for reliable three-phase applications.
• Screw or 35mm DIN rail mounting simplifies installation.
• High insulation 690 V and 8 kV impulse withstand.
• Wide operating range from -50 to 70 °C.
• Long mechanical life rated at 15000000 cycles.

Technical Specification

• Product type designation: BFK150
• Number of poles: 3
• Rated insulation voltage Ui (IEC/EN): 690 V
• Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 8 kV
• Ith (IEC): 165 A
• Terminal tightening torque: 6 to 7 Nm
• Weight: 2095 g
• Mechanical life: 15000000 cycles
• Operating temperature: -50 to 70 °C
• Storage temperature: -60 to 80 °C
• Max altitude: 3000 m
• Pollution degree: 3

What’s Included

• Lovato BFK15000A230 contactor with built-in limiting resistors
• 230VAC 50/60Hz coil pre-fitted
• Quick-start installation information
• Protective packaging

Applications

• Low-voltage capacitor banks for power factor correction
• Power factor correction panels and distribution boards
• OEM capacitor switching assemblies for three-phase systems
• Industrial facilities requiring reactive power compensation
• Retrofit upgrades of existing PFC equipment

Safety note: Install and commission only by qualified personnel. Isolate power before work, observe specified torque and environmental limits, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable standards.