BFK3800A23060 - 3P CONTACTOR 30KVAR 230V 60HZ

Why Choose the BFK3800A23060?

Engineered by Lovato, the BFK3800A23060 is a contactor for power factor correction with an AC control circuit, built for dependable capacitor switching. This 3‑pole BFK38 series unit delivers up to 30 kvar at 400V and features a 230VAC 60Hz coil. It includes limiting resistors and supports screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, making integration straightforward in new builds and retrofit power factor correction panels.

Built for demanding environments, it offers Ui 690 V, Uimp 6 kV and Ith 56 A, with a mechanical life of 20,000,000 cycles. Rated for -50 to 70 °C operation and up to 3000 m altitude, it meets pollution degree 3. Terminal tightening torque is 2.5 to 3 Nm, weight 400 g, and conformity includes IEC/EN/BS, UL and CSA standards for assured compliance.

Key Benefits

• 30 kvar operational power at 400V for robust PFC performance.
• 230VAC 60Hz coil compatible with standard AC control circuits.
• Three-pole configuration for balanced capacitor bank switching.
• Integrated limiting resistors for smooth capacitor switching performance.
• Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting options.
• High insulation rating Ui 690 V; impulse withstand 6 kV.
• Wide operating temperature range from -50 to 70 °C.
• Long mechanical life rated at 20,000,000 cycles.

Technical Specification

• Product type designation: BFK38
• Number of poles: 3
• Rated insulation voltage Ui (IEC/EN): 690 V
• Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 6 kV
• Ith (IEC): 56 A
• Terminal tightening torque: 2.5 to 3 Nm
• Weight: 400 g
• Mechanical life: 20000000 cycles
• Operating temperature: -50 to 70 °C
• Storage temperature: -60 to 80 °C
• Max altitude: 3000 m
• Pollution degree: 3

What’s Included

• Lovato BFK3800A23060 contactor (BFK38 series)
• Integrated limiting resistors
• Installation instructions
• Product datasheet (PDF)

Applications

• Low-voltage power factor correction capacitor banks
• Industrial and commercial PFC panels and switchboards
• OEM power factor correction assemblies
• Retrofit upgrades of existing capacitor contactors
• AC control circuits matching a 230VAC 60Hz coil

Safety note: Install and commission only by qualified personnel. Isolate all power sources before work, follow applicable standards, and tighten terminals to the specified torque.