BFK1210A04860 - 3P CONTACTOR 12 5KVAR 48V 60HZ

Why Choose the BFK1210A04860?

Lovato’s BFK1210A04860 is a contactor for power factor correction with an AC control circuit, engineered for reliable capacitor switching. Delivering 12.5 kvar at 400 V (IEC), it features a 48 VAC 60 Hz coil, three poles and a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact. The unit includes limiting resistors and supports 35 mm DIN rail or screw mounting for fast, flexible installation in new builds and retrofits.

With a rated insulation voltage of 690 V and 6 kV impulse withstand, the BFK12 series contactor offers robust performance backed by an Ith of 28 A and a mechanical life of 20,000,000 cycles. It operates from -50 to 70 °C, up to 3000 m altitude, and meets IEC/EN/BS, UL and CSA standards. Terminal tightening torque is 1.5 to 1.8 Nm; pollution degree 3.

Key Benefits

• Designed for power factor correction applications with AC control circuit.
• 12.5 kvar at 400 V for dependable capacitor step switching.
• 48 VAC 60 Hz coil suits common control voltages.
• Three-pole main contacts plus built-in 1NO auxiliary.
• Includes limiting resistors for reliable capacitor operation.
• Versatile mounting: screw or 35 mm DIN rail.
• Robust ratings: Ui 690 V, Uimp 6 kV, Ith 28 A.
• Wide operating range: -50 to 70 °C; 20,000,000-cycle life.

Technical Specification

• Product type designation: BFK12
• Number of poles: 3
• Rated insulation voltage Ui (IEC/EN): 690 V
• Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 6 kV
• Ith (IEC): 28 A
• Terminal tightening torque: 1.5 to 1.8 Nm
• Weight: 416 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 BFK1210A04860 power factor correction contactor
• Pre-fitted limiting resistors
• Built-in 1NO auxiliary contact
• Manufacturer packaging and documentation

Applications

• Low-voltage power factor correction capacitor banks
• Commercial and industrial PFC panels and switchboards
• Switching capacitor steps in distribution systems
• OEM control panels using 48 VAC 60 Hz control circuits

Safety note: Install and commission by qualified personnel. Isolate power before wiring, observe the specified 1.5 to 1.8 Nm terminal torque, and operate within the stated voltage, temperature and altitude limits in accordance with relevant standards.