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BFK3800A04860 - 3P CONTACTOR 30KVAR 48V 60HZ
MPN: BFK3800A04860
Special Price
£158.29
£131.91
Regular Price
£263.81
Why Choose the BFK3800A04860?
Lovato’s BFK3800A04860 is a contactor for power factor correction with an AC control circuit, engineered to switch capacitor banks reliably. This 3‑pole BFK38 unit handles 30kvar at 400V and includes limiting resistors to manage inrush. A 48VAC 60Hz coil is factory fitted, with screw or 35mm DIN rail mounting for flexible panel integration. Rated Ui 690V and Uimp 6kV, it delivers robust performance in low‑voltage compensation systems.
Designed for endurance, the contactor offers an Ith of 56A and a mechanical life of 20,000,000 cycles. It operates from -50 to 70 °C, stores from -60 to 80 °C, and is suitable up to 3000 m altitude (pollution degree 3). Terminal screws tighten to 2.5–3 Nm, while the compact 400 g build eases installation. Complies with IEC/EN/BS 60947 and UL/CSA standards, with Sustainability certification.
Key Benefits
- Built-in limiting resistors reduce capacitor inrush, improving switching reliability.
- 30kvar at 400V delivers effective power factor correction capacity.
- 48VAC 60Hz AC coil suits common control supplies in UK panels.
- 3-pole BFK38 design with screw or 35mm DIN rail mounting flexibility.
- High dielectric strength: Ui 690 V and Uimp 6 kV.
- Long service life with 20,000,000 mechanical operations.
- Wide -50 to 70 °C operating range for demanding environments.
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 BFK38 power factor correction contactor (BFK3800A04860)
- Integrated limiting resistors
- Factory-fitted 48VAC 60Hz coil
- Installation and safety information
Applications
- Low-voltage capacitor banks for power factor correction
- Automatic PFC panels and compensation systems
- Industrial distribution boards requiring 3-pole PFC switching
- Commercial electrical installations with staged capacitor switching
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the coil voltage and frequency?
It uses a 48VAC, 60Hz AC coil.
What capacitor power can it switch at 400V?
It is rated for 30kvar at 400V (IEC operational power).
How can the contactor be mounted?
It can be screw mounted or clipped onto a 35mm DIN rail.
Does this model include limiting resistors?
Yes, limiting resistors are included for power factor correction duty.
Which standards does it comply with?
IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, and CSA C22.2 n° 60947-1 and 60947-4-1.
Safety note: Install and commission only by qualified personnel. Isolate all supplies, observe specified torque and ratings, and operate within the stated environmental limits and standards.
| Manufacturer Part Number | BFK3800A04860 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lovato |
| HS Code | 85365080 |
| Barcode | 8013975164396 |
| Coil Voltage | 48V |
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