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BFK5000A024 - PFC CONTACTOR 40KVAR 24VAC 50/60HZ
MPN: BFK5000A024
Special Price
£161.20
£134.33
Regular Price
£268.66
Why Choose the BFK5000A024?
Lovato’s BFK5000A024 is a contactor for power factor correction with an AC control circuit, engineered for dependable switching of capacitor banks. This 3-pole unit features a 24VAC 50/60Hz coil and integrated limiting resistors, delivering up to 40kvar at 400V. Flexible installation is supported via screw or 35mm DIN rail mounting, making the BFK5000A024 a robust choice for panel builders seeking reliable PFC control hardware.
Built for demanding environments, the BFK50 series designation offers a rated insulation voltage of 690 V and impulse withstand of 8 kV, with Ith 90 A and a mechanical life of 15,000,000 cycles. Operating from -50 to 70 °C up to 3000 m, pollution degree 3, it conforms to IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, plus UL/CSA equivalents, and carries a Sustainability certification.
Key Benefits
- Up to 40kvar IEC operational power at 400V for efficient PFC.
- 24VAC 50/60Hz AC coil ensures reliable control circuit operation.
- 3-pole configuration with Ith 90 A handles demanding loads.
- Robust insulation: Ui 690 V and Uimp 8 kV withstand surges.
- Long mechanical life of 15,000,000 cycles reduces maintenance.
- Wide operating range: -50 to 70 °C, altitude up to 3000 m.
- Screw or 35mm DIN rail mounting speeds panel installation.
Technical Specification
- Product type designation: BFK50
- Number of poles: 3
- Rated insulation voltage Ui (IEC/EN): 690 V
- Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 8 kV
- Ith (IEC): 90 A
- Terminal tightening torque: 4 to 5 Nm
- Weight: 1090 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 BFK5000A024 contactor unit
- Integrated limiting resistors (factory-fitted)
- 24VAC 50/60Hz coil assembled
- Manufacturer datasheet/user information
Applications
- Switching of power factor correction capacitors in low-voltage systems
- Automatic capacitor banks in industrial and commercial installations
- Control panels requiring 3-pole power factor correction switching
- Projects using 35mm DIN rail or screw-mounted assemblies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the coil voltage and frequency?
The coil is rated 24 VAC at 50/60Hz for AC control circuits.
What is the maximum IEC operational power at 400 V?
It is rated at 40kvar at 400V according to IEC.
How can this contactor be mounted?
It supports screw mounting or 35mm DIN rail installation.
What environmental limits does it support?
Operating temperature is -50 to 70 °C, storage -60 to 80 °C, maximum altitude 3000 m, pollution degree 3.
Which standards does it conform to?
IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, UL 60947-1/-4-1, and CSA C22.2 n° 60947-1/-4-1.
Safety note: Install and commission only by qualified personnel. Isolate all power before work, follow applicable standards, and tighten terminals to 4–5 Nm. Use within the stated ratings and environmental limits.
| Manufacturer Part Number | BFK5000A024 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lovato |
| HS Code | 85365080 |
| Barcode | 8013975224410 |
| Coil Voltage | 24VAC |
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